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Not all writing books are created equal.
In fact, I'd put them in 3 categories (The 3 E's):
• Encouraging
• Explaining
• Editing
Here's how writing books differ:
In fact, I'd put them in 3 categories (The 3 E's):
• Encouraging
• Explaining
• Editing
Here's how writing books differ:
Before you can even start writing a book, you need encouragement to get over your fear and self-doubt as a writer. These books get your confidence up & inspire you to write.
Encouraging writing books:
-The War of Art by @SPressfield
-On Writing by @StephenKing
Encouraging writing books:
-The War of Art by @SPressfield
-On Writing by @StephenKing
Once you start writing, you need to understand how a book flows. These books explain the writing process (how to outline your book, make & support your POV, connect chapters, etc).
Explaining writing books:
-Write Your Book On The Side by @HassanO
-Scribe by @TuckerMax
Explaining writing books:
-Write Your Book On The Side by @HassanO
-Scribe by @TuckerMax
Lastly, editing books helps you master the craft of words and sentences. These books get down to the nitty-gritty of how to write sentences people want to read.
Editing writing books:
-On Writing Well by William Zinsser
-The Elements of Style by Strunk & White
Editing writing books:
-On Writing Well by William Zinsser
-The Elements of Style by Strunk & White
Takeaway:
• Encouragement books inspire you to become a writer (mostly motivational).
• Explaining books show the proven formula for writing a book (mix of motivational & technical).
• Editing books show you how to pick your words & craft sentences (mostly technical).
• Encouragement books inspire you to become a writer (mostly motivational).
• Explaining books show the proven formula for writing a book (mix of motivational & technical).
• Editing books show you how to pick your words & craft sentences (mostly technical).
