Resource Books for Writers
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Following is a curated list of books and resources I've found to help writers for every step of their journey. Buy links to Books-A-Million, a chain of independent bookstores (your purchase through the affiliate links leads to a modest commission for me without costing you an extra nickel).

Creating a Habit of Writing

The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
ISBN 9780143129257

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Creating a Habit of Writing

Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg
The advice in her book, provided in short, easy-to-read chapters with titles that reflect the author's witty approach will inspire anyone who writes—or who longs to.
ISBN 9781611803082

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The "Write" Attitude

The Successful Author Mindset by Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn
Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time.
ISBN 9781912105427

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Daily Inspiration with Prompts

A Word a Day by Nero Farr
ISBN 9781719856935

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Editing One's Own Fiction

Self-editing for Fiction Writers by Browne & King
If you can't afford a freelance editor, then you absolutely need to know how to edit your work to modern standards. Every chapter ends with exercises.
ISBN 9780060545697

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Proper Formatting, Punctuation, and Things Like That

Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press and William Strunk, Jr.
ISBN 9789562913973

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Why Writers Need Editors, the Various Types of Editing, and the Relationships Editors Foster

What Editors Do, edited by Peter Ginna
A collection of personal essays from various types of editors. Editors in publishing houses do a lot more than you might think, including championing your manuscript as it makes its way through other departments.
ISBN 9780226299976

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Again with the Editing

Revision and Self-editing for Publication by James Scott Bell
Master editor and storyteller, James Scott Bell helps writers understand how to structure their novel so readers don't get bored.
ISBN 9781599637068

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Writing Advice You Can Use from a Master Editor

Stein on Writing by Sol Stein. This treasure was a recommendation from a science fiction writer. Every section is pithy, timely, humorous, and on point. It's money and time well spent.
ISBN: 9780312254216

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