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Being a writer means being a lifelong student. Over the years, I've learned a lot about myself, the craft, and the business from some excellent resources. Here are some of my favourites on the Writer's Identity, The Art, and The Business of writing.
the writer's identity
The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron
The Right to Write, Julia Cameron
Writing on Both Sides of the Brain, Dr. Henriette Anne Klauser
Forest for the Trees, Betsy Learner
Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott
Wild Mind, Natalie Goldberg
Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg
The Right to Write, Julia Cameron
Writing on Both Sides of the Brain, Dr. Henriette Anne Klauser
Forest for the Trees, Betsy Learner
Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott
Wild Mind, Natalie Goldberg
Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg
the art
Writing the Breakout Novel, Donald Maas (workbook as well)
A Passion for Narrative, Jack Hodgins
The Discovery of Poetry, Frances Mayes
Spiritual Writing, Deborah Levine Herman
Story, Robert McKee
For Dummies series… yes, I’m serious.
Writers Digest series – great variety on all parts of writing.
The Elements of Fiction Series
Plot, Ansen Dibell
Plot and Structure, James Scott Bell
Beginnings, Middles & Ends, Nancy Kress
So You Want to Write a Children's Book, Peter Carver.
(I had the honour of writing the preface for this great resource written by my mentor and editor -- click here to read the preface)
A Passion for Narrative, Jack Hodgins
The Discovery of Poetry, Frances Mayes
Spiritual Writing, Deborah Levine Herman
Story, Robert McKee
For Dummies series… yes, I’m serious.
Writers Digest series – great variety on all parts of writing.
The Elements of Fiction Series
Plot, Ansen Dibell
Plot and Structure, James Scott Bell
Beginnings, Middles & Ends, Nancy Kress
So You Want to Write a Children's Book, Peter Carver.
(I had the honour of writing the preface for this great resource written by my mentor and editor -- click here to read the preface)
the business
Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market Guide, Writer’s Digest Books
Christian Writer’s Market Guide, Sally Stuart
1001 Ways to Market Your Books, John Kremer
Christian Writer’s Market Guide, Sally Stuart
1001 Ways to Market Your Books, John Kremer
the websites
A great list for Young Authors (thanks Karen Krossing)
Where Young Authors Can Submit
www.verlakay.com (join the message board... great community)
www.write4kids.com
http://www.bookcentre.ca/
http://www.scbwicanada.org/
http://www.canscaip.org/
http://www.thewordguild.com/writecanada/
A great list of resources on Harold Underdown's website
Where Young Authors Can Submit
www.verlakay.com (join the message board... great community)
www.write4kids.com
http://www.bookcentre.ca/
http://www.scbwicanada.org/
http://www.canscaip.org/
http://www.thewordguild.com/writecanada/
A great list of resources on Harold Underdown's website
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