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Well I didn't get that much feedback regarding what are the essential writing books, so I went ahead and compiled a list of all the books on writing that I own and I posted them below.
What I am trying to do is determine which books I should keep and which one's I should get rid of, so I really would appreciate any insights people may have about the books listed in the first four sections. I included links to the Amazon listings for each book to help you.
As for what type of writing I want to do, for now I primarily I want to write scientific and technical articles, and science fiction short stories.
By the way, I know I went way overboard, and that I have too many books, so there's no need to remind me of that. I have been collecting these books for years, and abused a lot of book club memberships to get many of them.
If you have read any of these books, or know anything about them, feel free to leave a comment or email me here. You can also send me an email if you are interested in any of the books that I am getting rid of that are listed in the last two sections.
1) Books that I intend to keep, but I still would like to know what other people think about them:
Aliens and Alien Societies (Science Fiction Writing Series) (Hardcover)
Bugs in Writing (Paperback)
Conceiving the Heavens: Creating the Science Fiction Novel (Paperback)
Cosmic Critiques: How and Why Ten Science Fiction Stories Work (Paperback)
Creating short fiction (Hardcover)
Creating Short Fiction: The Classic Guide to Writing Short Fiction (Paperback) - Duplicate, but may keep it just because.
Dynamic Characters: How to Create Personalities That Keep Readers Captivated (Hardcover)
How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Genre Writing) (Hardcover)
NOTES SCIENC FICTION WRITER (Paperback)
Paragons: Twelve Master Science Fiction Writers Ply Their Craft (Hardcover)
Science Fiction Handbook (Paperback)
Space Travel (Science Fiction Writing Series) (Paperback)
World-Building (Science Fiction Writing Series) (Hardcover)
Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy (Paperback)
Zen In The Art Of Writing (Paperback)
2) Technical Writing:
Basic technical writing (Hardcover - Textbook from my days in college: 1982)
How to Write & Present Technical Information (Paperback)
On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Hardcover)
Technical Writing for Technicians: How to Build a Career As a Hardware Technical Writer (Paperback)
3) Fiction Writing:
Crash Course in Composition (Paperback - Textbook from my days in college: 1982)
Elements of Writing Fiction - Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of Fiction Writing) (Paperback)
Elements of Writing Fiction - Plot (Elements of Fiction Writing) (Paperback)
How to Prepare Your Manuscript for a Publisher (Paperback)
Kirsch's Handbook of Publishing Law: For Authors, Publishers, Editors and Agents (Paperback)
Literary Agents: What They Do, How They Do It, and How to Find and Work with the Right One for You, Revised and Expanded (Paperback)
Punctuation Plain & Simple (Plain and Simple Series) (Paperback)
Revision: A Creative Approach to Writing and Rewriting Fiction (Hardcover)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Sourcebook: Where to Sell Your Manuscripts (Hardcover) - 1996, some information may be out of date
Science Fiction Writer's Marketplace and Sourcebook (Hardcover)
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers (Paperback)
Setting (Elements of Fiction Writing) (Paperback)
Telling Lies for Fun & Profit: A Manual for Fiction Writers (Paperback)
The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes (Paperback)
The Complete Guide to Editing Your Fiction (Hardcover)
The Elements of Editing: A Modern Guide For Editors & Journalists, (Paperback)
The Elements of Grammar (Paperback)
The Elements of Style, Third Edition (Hardcover)
The Indispensable Writer's Guide: How to Successfully Build Your Writing Career for Maximum Financial Reward and Satisfaction (Paperback)
The Right to Write (Hardcover)
The Writer's Digest Dictionary of Concise Writing (Hardcover)
The Writer's Digest Handbook of Short Story Writing (Vol 1) (Paperback) - 2 copies
The Writer's Digest Handbook of Short Story Writing - Volume 2 - (Paperback)
The Writer's Guide to Creating a Science Fiction Universe (Hardcover)
The Writer's Handbook, 1992 (Softcover)
The Writers Journey: 2nd Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
The Writer's Survival Guide (Hardcover)
This Business of Writing (Hardcover)
Writer's Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Writing and Selling Science Fiction (Paperback)
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Paperback)
Writing Great Characters : The Psychology of Character Development in Screenplays (Paperback)
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy (Self-Counsel Writing) (Paperback)
Writing Sci Fi That Sells (Paperback)
4) Miscellaneous:
How to Read a Book (Hardcover) - Has anyone ever read ths book? I got this book thinking it would help my reading, and in turn my writing, but the it is a little arcane by today's standards. I don't know if it's worth my time to continue reading it or not. (Yes, I know how to read, but I am not the fastest or most dedicated reader)
5) Below are books on writing and research that I am definitely selling, so make a bid if you want any of them:
Armed and Dangerous: A Writer's Guide to Weapons (Howdunit Series) (Paperback)
Dictionary of Cliches (Hardcover)
Interactive Writers Handbook (Paperback)
Just the Facts, Ma'Am: A Writer's Guide to Investigators and Investigation Techniques (Howdunit) (Paperback)
Lights & Sirens: A Writer's Guide to Emergency Rescue Professions (Paperback)
Modern American Usage: a Guide (Hardcover)
Modus Operandi: A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work (Howdunit) (Paperback)
Mystery and Crime: The New York Public Library Book of Answers: Intriguing and Entertaining Questions and Answers About the Who's Who and What's (Paperback)
Rip-Off: A Writer's Guide to Crimes of Deception (Howdunit) (Paperback)
Scene of the Crime: A Writer’s Guide to Crime Scene Investigation (Howdunit Series) (Paperback)
The Facts On File Guide To Research (Writers Library) (Paperback)
The Information Broker's Handbook (Paperback)
The Joy of Writing Sex: A Guide for Fiction Writers (Paperback)
The Writer's Complete Crime Reference Book (Hardcover)
The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook (Hardcover)
They Have a Word for It (Lighthearted Lexicon of Untranslatable Words & Phrases)
Writing Mysteries: A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America (Hardcover)
Writing the Private Eye Novel: A Handbook by the Private Eye Writers of America (Hardcover)
Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing (Paperback) - Duplicate copy
You Can Write a Mystery (Paperback)
"Your Mother Wears Army Boots!": A Treasure Trove of Insults, Slurs and Putdowns (Paperback)
6) Not really related to writing, but these books may be of interest to some of you, so make a bid:
Careers for Mystery Buffs & Other Snoops And Sleuths (Paperback
Crime Scene (Mass Market Paperback)
Five-Minute Mysteries: 37 Challenging Cases of Murder and Mayhem for You to Solve (Paperback)
Journey Into Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit (Mass Market Paperback
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