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Writing guides, grammar books, punctuation how-tos . . . do you read them? Not read them? How many writing books, grammar books, dictionaries–if any–do you have in your library?
I am COMPLETELY addicted to writing books. I can comfortably say I have at least 40 books on writing. I have one paper dictionary that I use right now. I mostly look up words online. I have a rhyming dictionary and a whole bunch of baby naming books.

Here are some of my favorites:


I love books by and about writers too. I also use non writing books to expand my creativity. There are a lot of great ideas in most self help books that can be applied to writing.

So what is your SINGLE absolute favorite writing book or book about a writer?

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  1. MelodyMay 8, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    I agree with your last paragraph.

    Thanks for sharing with us your books on writing. Some of them looks interesting and I've to check them up. :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    There is something very compelling about the craft of the written word. I love reading about writer's and their journey's as well.

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  3. ChrisbookaramaMay 8, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    I love those writing books too. I've collected a few. I think it's in the hopes that great writing will rub off on me!

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  4. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    A poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver wins hands down!

    My BTT post!

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  5. Rebecca ReidMay 8, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    I love your list of writing helps. I've had Bird By Bird on my to be read list, but now I've add the others too, thanks. I agree that nonwriting books (such as great novels) can help me learn how to write just as much as these others: there's nothing like watching a pro in action and I get that by reading! I say it's impossible to limit things to a single favorite.

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  6. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Megan :)

    I am taking down the titles, thank-you for the info. I have read quite a few books on writitng also.

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  7. Literary FelineMay 8, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    I don't have a favorite book about writing or about a writer. :-( I am not usually drawn to books about writing. I use certain types of books as reference tools, but not so much for leisure reading.

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  8. BooksPleaseMay 9, 2008 at 1:46 AM

    I think I'm becoming as addicted to writing as I am to reading but I don't find books about writing help me much, but I do like reading them.

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  9. Paula WestonMay 9, 2008 at 2:46 AM

    Writing books can certainly be hit and miss. Some simply state the obvious, others ramble, others are Monets (appealing at a distance, but incomprehensible up close) and then there are the gems.

    I do love a good dictionary though!

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  10. Gentle ReaderMay 10, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    I'm so glad you stopped by to read my post, and now I'm so glad I found yours. I'm going to take your suggestions--and look for Beyond the Words, The Art & Craft of the Short Story, and The Forest for the Trees. As you might be able to tell, I'm addicted, too!

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