48 Books on Writing for Writers

Thank you to everyone who has helped to add to this growing list. Please leave more ideas in the comments, and happy reading and writing! The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron Publisher Website Author Website Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott Website Bird by Bird with Annie (PBS profile) …

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Tell yourself the audacious thing: that what you notice matters

“There have always been things that caught your attention, piqued your interest, or otherwise caused you to pay closer attention to something than perhaps someone else would. Indeed, the very individual nature of noticing is your greatest strength as a writer.” ~ Linda LaPlante

On Overstimulation (and writing longhand)

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“The worst thing for me is overstimulation. Checking e-mail manically can do it. Getting on the phone really can do it. I have learned that I must protect myself from that overstimulation and get to the page…” ~ Dani Shapiro The words above are by author Dani Shapiro from “How I Write” in The Writer (Feb. 2011). …

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