National Novel Writing Month

Updated October 8, 2025
Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
The writing life
Dillard, Annie.
Paper Book
"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." -- Chicago Tribune From Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection that...
On writing : a memoir of the craft
King, Stephen
Paper Book
"If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time or the tools to write."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...
Writing with power : techniques for mastering the writing process
Elbow, Peter.
Paper Book
An indispensable handbook for anyone who needs to write, from the student writing an essay to the professional writer working on a story to the manager writing a memo for a tight deadline, Peter Elbow's Writing with Power speaks to everyone who has wrestled with words while seeking to gain power...
Writing down the bones : freeing the writer within
Goldberg, Natalie.
Paper Book
Natalie Goldberg's word-of-mouth hit has sold well over half a million copies. Goldberg, who has conducted writing workshops for both beginners and professionals all over the United States, sees writing as a practice that helps us comprehend the value of our lives. With insight, humor, and...
Handling the truth : on the writing of memoir
Kephart, Beth.
Paper Book
In the tradition of Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird, a critically acclaimed National Book Award finalist shares inspiration and practical advice for writing a memoir. Writing memoir is a deeply personal, and consequential, undertaking. As the acclaimed author of five memoirs...
On writing well : an informal guide to writing nonfiction
Zinsser, William
Paper Book
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...

Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.