Put It In Writing

Writing and Selling Your Novel rev. ed. by Jack Bickham (808.3 Bickh)
This revised and expanded version of Bickham's 1989 work covers professional attitudes and habits; discusses viewpoint, setting, dialog, characters, and scene/sequel; and touches briefly on revision techniques and getting your manuscript sold.

The Practical Writer: From Inspiration to Publication ed. by Therese Eiben (808 Pra)
Poets & Writers Magazine Presents the one book that every writer needs on the journey from the writing studio to publication. The Practical Writer is filled with information to help emerging writers make intelligent choices and professional decisions at every stage of their careers. 

Ode Less Travelled by Stephen Fry (808.1 FRY)
Comedian and actor Fry explains the various elements of poetry in simple terms in his witty and practical guide, giving the aspiring poet the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry.

Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America ed. by Rita Gallagher and others (808.3 Writi)
A good, solid collection of articles by best-selling romance authors, this work covers the business and craft of writing a romance and the requirements of writing for each subgenre.

Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life by Elizabeth George (808.3 Georg)
In Write Away author Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to know about how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craft and gives helpful instruction on all elements of writing, from setting and plot to technique and process. To illustrate her points, George presents excerpts from a number of well-known writers, including Barbara Kingsolver, Harper Lee, E. M. Forster, John Irving, Toni Morrison, Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway and Alice Hoffman.

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg (808 Gol)
Applies certain Zen meditation philosophies in teaching the craft of writing.

Writing Mysteries: A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America 2nd ed. by Sue Grafton (808.3 Writi)
Update to the 1992 edition, which covered everything from basic rules to creating the setting. Top Mystery authors discuss the ins and outs of writing detective fiction.

Creative Writing the Easy Way by Heather L. Hirschi (808 Hir)
Books in the popular Easy Way series present basic subject matter in clear language. Material is presented in a way that makes these books ideal as self-teaching guides, but Easy Way titles are also preferred by many teachers as supplements to classroom textbooks.

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (B King) 
An insightful look into the career of writing from one of the most well-known authors in the USA.

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (808 Lam)
Funny and philosophical, Lamott gives advice on being a writer while sharing the feelings and experiences she's had being one herself.

A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver (808.1 Oliver)
Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Oliver uses excellent examples to teach the techniques and craft of writing poetry.

Writing About Your Life: A Journey Into the Past by William Knowlton Zinsser (808 Zin)
This book by William Zinsser, author of the classic guide On Writing Well, tells you how to write about the people and places and events in your life that have been important to you – whether you're writing a memoir, a family history or just a recollection of experiences you'd like to preserve or more fully understand.