My Take: Books on Writing

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	On Writing Author: Stephen King ISBN: 0743455967	****The best book on novel writing I have read...bar none. This was a total shock and surprise to me after reading so many other ho hum guides. My respect for this man jumped 10 points, and I learned some valuable lessons about the process and loving it.

	Plots Unlimited Author: Tom Sawyer ISBN: 0962747602	****When I bought this book a couple of years ago I was excited just to play around with the ideas. It was almost like a choose your own adventure novel. That was before I knew anything about structure and NOW, it's such a useful tool to have access to.

	Psychology for Screenwriters: Building Conflict in Your Script Author: William Indick ISBN: 0941188876	*****This is the one I'm carrying around in my bag with me everywhere I go right now. Wouldn't have thought that a book on psychology could be a page turner, but when trying to make your characters come to life, turning to real life is the only way to go.

	Screenplay Author: Syd Field ISBN: 0385339038	The next one on my reading list....I'll keep you posted on my thoughts on this revised edition of the classic.

	Story Author: Robert McKee ISBN: 0060391685	*****The Bible on Structure. This is one I'll keep reading again and again and again until I've memorized the whole thing and ingrained it in my brain.

	Writing Down The Bones Author: Natalie Goldberg ISBN: 0877733759	***This is one of those ones everyone says you must read, but I disagree. It is simple information, most of which you have heard before, even if you are just starting out. It boils down to this, write, write, everyday, practice and just write.