808: Start Your Writing Journey!

The titles contained in this collection will help guide you through the process of writing your next novel, children's book, screenplay, and non-fiction piece. Topics of these books range from understanding the writing process, finding your voice, developing a writing schedule, and even includes author musings on the act of writing.

Updated August 24, 2023
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Craft in the real world : rethinking fiction writing and workshopping
Salesses, Matthew
Paper Book
The traditional writing workshop was established with white male writers in mind; what we call craft is informed by their cultural values. In this bold and original examination of elements of writing - including plot, character, conflict, structure, and believability - Matthew Salesses asks...

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Exploratory Writing : Everyday magic for life and work
Jones, Alison.
Paper Book
** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist ** 'A really powerful book.' - Bruce Daisley Simple tools, extraordinary results. Everything we're learning about how we function best as humans in the digital age is pointing towards one of our oldest technologies: the pen and the page.<...

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Writing new adult fiction
Halverson, Deborah

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Written : how to keep writing and build a habit that lasts
Evans, Bec
Paper Book
'What a lovely, friendly book. Made me feel cheerful, buoyant, less alone and keen to get on with my writing. Highly recommended.' Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Write It All Down 'If you want to go from "writing" to "written", then you need this book.' Graham Allcott...

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