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A list of essential books for writers on everything ranging from the craft of writing to the writing life.

Ray Bradbury, an American literary icon, discusses being a writer and the writer's life in this collection of essays.

Use storyboards and scene summaries to keep plots and subplots straight, and give you a whole-story view of your novel. Go further and track character growth and pacing.

The fear of not having anything to say, or saying it badly are among the key hurdles for many poets. But there are tricks to make writing easier and less threatening.

If a writer wants to progress in the highly competitive publishing industry they must learn to take criticism and direction.

Bill Bryson's Dictionary for Writers and Editors is a useful addition to the resources all writers and editors should have at their fingertips.

Writing good fiction is in the details. When writing a story or novella, remember to add visual clues to make characters and their actions come alive to the reader.

There's more to being a novelist than writing a book. Short stories need almost as much attention.

The global economic downturn affected most industries and essay writing is no exception.

Science Fiction and Fantasy authors should take advantage of tabletop gaming resources and methods.

Researching over the Internet can be very useful for the memoir writer. With access to a computer, you can quickly uncover information, clarify facts and meet people.

Looking for the short and sweet on what's out there to tackle a constipated muse? Look no further as we present a few of the best tools for tackling your writer's block.

When writing a family history, sometimes the official scribe is hard-put to find stories that will enliven the memoirs. Keep digging... the stories are there.