Comments on: Words On Words

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:22:46 +0000

That’s actually the book I wanted to buy, but the bookstore I went to didn’t have it. I’ve seen it in another bookstore before, so I’m planning to buy it tomorrow. I’ve heard it’s quite good.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:40:40 +0000

Rob! I just bought “No Plot? No Problem!” from Chapters – it’s by the guy who came up with NaNoWriMo. I’m pretty psyched to read it. I’ll let you know what the verdict is after I finish it.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:53:44 +0000

Thanks Vanilla! I really enjoyed “On Writing” the first time around, but it’s been years. Looking forward to rereading it.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Bernita. “Writing the Breakout Novel” is actually the most recent writing-related book I read. It was a good one.

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Mwahaha, beware the crazy looney! Unfortunately, mb, we only get free shipping through Amazon.ca, and those prices are still higher than the prices listed on Amazon.com, so either way it comes out to about the same price. The used books suggestion is a good one, though…

“Elements of Style” is the one book that’s always next to my computer. I love that little thing.

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Thanks Jaye! “Bird by Bird” was one of the first writing books I ever read. I remember finding it really inspirational when I did.

I’ve actually also read “Writing Down the Bones”, but when I went to have a look through my bookshelf just now, I noticed a copy of her other book “Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft” that was sitting there unread. I must have picked it up at the same time and forgotten about it. So thanks, in a roundabout way you found me a free book to read!

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I also enjoyed both of those, Writer. I’d definitely recommend any of the books listed in the comments here as well. All quality reads.

I guess it’s time to stop reading about writing and actually start writing! It seems I’ve run out of writing books with which to procrastinate!

By: strugglingwriter

strugglingwriter — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:59:34 +0000

I’ve read both Bird by Bird and On Writing – both good.

By: Jaye Wells

Jaye Wells — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:22:49 +0000

Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird is great. Also, Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. I’ll warn you though, writing books can kill your drive. Don’t over-indulge.

By: mb

mb — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:24:59 +0000

“Elements of Style,” Strunk & White. ESSENTIAL. Really, I’m done now.

By: mb

mb — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:24:09 +0000

Pee ess, order books from Amazon. With that crazy looney (HAR!) being stronger than our pitiful weakling currency, you’re sure to snap up a real bargain. Especially in the used books. K, I’m done hijacking your space. Promise.

By: mb

mb — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:22:51 +0000

I could let you in on my secrets, but then I might have to kill you. Or maybe trade secret for secret. Secret secret secret! If I was saying “beetlejuice” we’d all be treated to Michael Keaton in stripey pants, right about now. Ahh.

By: Bernita

Bernita — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:45:17 +0000

Donald Maass’ “Writing the Breakout Novel” is also a good one.

By: Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah)

Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:28:12 +0000

Stephen King’s On Writing is a real gem, definitely worth the re-read! Good luck with it all – hope NaNoWriMo goes really well for you!