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So, I have a few books on my To Read list, such as Stein on Writing by Sol Stein, and Getting Into Character by Brandilyn Collins.

What are some writing aides/guides/books that you found compelling, inspiring, or life-changing?

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I really enjoyed reading Stephen King's 'On Writing'. I haven't read a lot of writing books, and I have for the most part enjoyed his stories so it made sense to read it. Well, and he's made a lot of money out of writing lol he must be doing something right ;-)

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I second Stephen King's 'On Writing'.

Strunk & White's, The Element of Style is a classic.

Eats, Shoots and Leaves is another good one and funny too.

Storyteller by Kate Wilhelm was a great one. I really recommend this.

I've bought some new ones myself, of which I've just read a few pages of: Plot & Structure, by James Scott Bell. It's very good and I've already started making notes about Seeking Queen Praedar and Freeing the Flame.

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The New Zealand Writer's Handbook.
The Writers' Handbook.
The Book Writer's Handbook.
Becoming a Writer.
Writing for Pleasure and Profit.
Practical Tips for Writing.
Novel Writing.

Nothing outstanding in any of them, but always something useful in each.

I second Eats, Shoots and Leaves for fun as well as knowledge.

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Thanks guys. I do have a growing list of writing books that I venture to read soon.

I do own Strunk & White's The Elements of Style, and, yes, it is a classic.

Has anyone ever read John Gardner's On Becoming a Novelist? I know that he also has a couple of writing books as well. I love the way that he writes. Every word that he uses is precise and conveys what he is trying to say.

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I have to go with "No Plot? No Problem" by Chris Baty as being the most fun to read.

I own lots, but have only finished 2 others, all have been mentioned here. The Baty book is well worth reading.

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Ooh yes! I second 'No Plot? No Problem!'. My very own copy should be arriving in the mail any day now, just in time to read for NaNo. :)

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