Books To Recommend For Aspiring Writers
Which books would you recommend for aspiring writers to read?If an author can't hold my attention I'm not going to hold the book.
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Ian, do you mean great works of fiction as inspiration, or "how-to" books?
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David, good question. When I posted the topic I was thinking of "how-to" books but I think both would be more beneficial.
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This may have to be a looong reply.If we are speaking of writing in general and not a specific genre, I'd recommend John Gardner's "The Art of Fiction." It's out in paperback and so, it's not...
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David, thanks for this excellent resource. It is a great help. I shall be working my way through these books. I agree with you on Stephen King's "On Writing" though I think it is worth reading.Re "the...
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Quote:Linguistics and symbols interest me.Ian,Writers are always told, "Show, don't tell." And, it's also said that "a picture is worth a thousand words." So, as a way of combining those thoughts,...
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Quote:For example, if you want to show a conflicted character, give the character dual national origins from nations that are traditionally unfriendly. Then, you need never say that the character is...
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Quote: Quote:No matter how much sh*t you may have heard or read, movies are finally only about one thing: THE NEXT JOB.Quote:Quote:Sceenwriting is shitwork.Quote:Quote:You have to do something else...
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Oops, sorry David, I forgot to separate those quotes. I agree with you they are terrible things to tell a novice screenwriter. Whilst I like William Goldman and his books and would put them on a list...
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Don't make me blush. I can't write and blush at the same time.
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