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• Steering the Craft

  a Twenty-first Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

  Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018

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  "Completely revised and rewritten to address the challenges and opportunities of the modern era, this handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing. Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bird by Bird

  Some Instructions on Writing and Life

  Lamott, Anne

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  "For a quarter century, more than a million readers—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Writing Down the Bones

  Freeing the Writer Within

  Goldberg, Natalie,

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  "With insight, humor, and practicality, Natalie Goldberg inspires writers and would-be writers to take the leap into writing skillfully and creatively. She offers suggestions, encouragement, and solid advice on many aspects of the writer’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Writing

  a Memoir of the Craft

  King, Stephen, 1947-

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  "In 1999, Stephen King began to write about his craft--and his life. By midyear, a widely reported accident jeopardized the survival of both. And in his months of recovery, the link between writing and living became more crucial than…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Writing Life

  Dillard, Annie

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  "In these short essays, Annie Dillard—the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood—illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Elements of Style

  Strunk, William, 1869-1946

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  Believe it or not, this book is a surprisingly delightful read! The dry title belies the warmth and charm within. The 'White' of 'Strunk & White' is beloved children's book author E.B. White. That's right--Charlotte's Webb, Stewart…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eats, Shoots & Leaves

  the Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

  Truss, Lynne

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  "In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss, gravely concerned about our current grammatical state, boldly defends proper punctuation. She proclaims, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Creative Habit

  Learn It and Use It for Life : a Practical Guide

  Tharp, Twyla

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  "All it takes to make creativity a part of your life is the willingness to make it a habit. It is the product of preparation and effort, and is within reach of everyone. Whether you are a painter, musician, businessperson, or simply an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Creative Act

  a Way of Being

  Rubin, Rick,

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  "Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Writing Well

  the Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

  Zinsser, William, 1922-2015

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  "On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style. It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Magic

  Creative Living Beyond Fear

  Gilbert, Elizabeth, 1969-

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  "Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The War of Art

  Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

  Pressfield, Steven

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  "What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid the roadblocks of any creative endeavor—be it starting up a dream business venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece? The…Read moreRead more of this annotation