Whether combating writer's block, finding an agent, or learning how to write that novel that's been buried inside of you for years, below are just a few of the resources we'd recommend delving into.

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On Writing Fiction

What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter

Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Burroway

​The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass

The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV by David Corbett

How Fiction Works by James Wood

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

90 Days to Your Novel by Sarah Domet

On Writing Memoir

The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr

Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft Memoir by William Zinsser

The Memoir Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Brainstorm, Organize, and Write Your Unique Story by C.S. Lakin

Journey of Memoir: The Three Stages of Memoir Writing by Linda Joy Myers

On Publishing Non-Fiction

Author 101: Bestselling Book Proposals by Rich Frishman & Robyn Freedman Spizman

How to Write a Book Proposal: The Insider's Step-by-Step to Proposals That Get You Published by Jody Rein with Michael Larsen

For Inspiration, Writer's Block, and Solace

Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg

The Writing Warrior: Discovering the Courage to Free Your True Voice by Laraine Herring

Writing Alone and With Others by Pat Schneider

On Self-Publishing

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing by Mark Levine

The Self-Publisher's Ultimate Resource Guide by Joel Friedlander and Betty Kelly Sargent

A Self-Publisher's Companion by Joel Friedlander

The Book Designer
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On Finding an Agent or Publisher

Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, & Literary Agents (**NOTE: This is released annually;  make sure you buy the latest issue)

Writer’s Market (**NOTE: This is released annually; make sure you order the latest issue)

Poets & Writers

Authors Publish Magazine

Agent Query