Writing craft books
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The Elements of Style
E. B. WhiteA short rule-based usage manual that became the default style guide for many English-speaking readers; the 1959 revision by E. B. White is the edition most people know.
On Writing
Stephen KingA mix of memoir and practical advice on writing fiction, with a widely read section on habits, vocabulary, and revision. Open Library lists a 1999 date for its entry; the first edition was published in 2000.
Bird by Bird
Anne LamottPersonal essays on the process of writing, including the advice to work in small pieces and to tolerate poor early drafts.
Writing Down the Bones
Natalie GoldbergA practice-based book built on timed writing exercises, aimed at getting past self-criticism and writing regularly.
The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
Joseph M. WilliamsA guide to structuring research arguments, widely used in university writing courses and in graduate training.
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- Zen in the Art of Writing
Zen in the Art of WritingRay Bradbury - A Poetry Handbook
A Poetry HandbookMary Oliver - 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
100 Ways to Improve Your WritingGary Provost - Writing the Natural Way
Writing the Natural WayGabriele L. Rico - A Short Guide to Writing About Biology
A Short Guide to Writing About BiologyJan A. Pechenik - The Artist's Way
The Artist's WayJulia Cameron1992 - Eat, pray, love : one woman's search for everything across I
Eat, pray, love : one woman's search for everything across Italy, India, and IndonesiaElizabeth Gilbert2001 - Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
Publication manual of the American Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological Association.1952 - What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
What I Talk About When I Talk About RunningHaruki Murakami2006 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy KidJeff Kinney2013 - Bullet Journal Method
Bullet Journal MethodRyder Carroll2018 - Managing stress
Managing stressBrian Luke Seaward1994