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On Writing

Stephen King

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_Bird by Bird_ by Anne Lamott http://amzn.com/0385480016 Good, interesting, book on writing from a writing teacher's POV. Useful if you want to read the truth about the struggle to get published. Also good for improving your writing. _On Writing_ by Stephen King http://amzn.com/1439156816 Stephen King's surprisingly good book on being a professional writer for most of his life. "Writer's Digest" magazine. http://amzn.com/B00005NIPH I've been subscribed to Writer's Digest for years. Full of helpful hints, interesting articles, and suggestions for improving your writing, regardless of the genre or media for which you are writing.

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