Comments on: Read These Seven Books, and You’ll be a Better Writer

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:08:05 +0000

I highly recommend Self Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King and The Courage to Write by Ralph Keyes.

By: Susie Lindau

Susie Lindau — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:56:55 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing. I am glad I “stumbled” on to your blog! This is the second time this week that “Save the Cat,” has been recommended so I will download it tonight!

By: Writing by sapphyrewynde - Pearltrees

Writing by sapphyrewynde - Pearltrees — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:22:23 +0000

[...] I can’t believe how much time I wasted when a simple DVD saved me years of frustration. I’d say something similar is true in my writing career. If you read these books, your writing will improve to the point people who read your work will begin to comment on how well you write. Sometimes the difference between an okay writer and a great writer is simple. Read These Seven Books, and You'll be a Better Writer | Donald… – StumbleUpon [...]

By: Leah Gahagan

Leah Gahagan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:04:55 +0000

Hi Donald,

Thank you for putting this list together. I elected to read On Writing by Stephen King first and after finishing can only assume that his is going to be really tough to beat! It was filled with useful, relevant and practical material and the delivery was impeccable. I can’t wait to get started on the others and put the advise into practice!

Best,

Leah Gahagan

By: Jay Gordon

Jay Gordon — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:49:53 +0000

Thanks for these recommendations. I’ve read a few and agree with your endorsement, so I’ll cheerfully begin reading the others. Next stop: Amazon.com!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:48:09 +0000

Don,
Thanks for the list. I have been looking and thinking about a few of these. Thanks for giving me a little confidence.

Aaron

By: Irene

Irene — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:38:06 +0000

I am going to read all of them. Have tried writing groups which were not much help so hopefully they will be of help. Thank you, Irene

By: Michelle Mahon

Michelle Mahon — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:45:54 +0000

Nice one, …………… I will be reading at least 4 of these ! May I also recommend “On Writing” by Sol Stein, possibly the most concise and wise book about the craft of writing and perserverance EVER. It moved me to e mail him my thanks and he responded gracefully with a 2 page e mail about his visit to Ireland and his meeting with Christy Brown …….

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:37:58 +0000

Thanks Don, I’ve started reading one of the books already!

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:33:03 +0000

The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri. Amazing, Hegelian and practical.