Hey-o, Word-wielders,
Today you get to see the other end of my bookshelf (figuratively speaking. Currently, most of my non-fiction is either ebooks or on a different shelf than my fiction.)
Anyway, being a writer I do have books I use for writing, a bunch of which I'll be sharing with you today. Ready? Let's go.
Creating Character Arcs by K. M. Weiland (ebook)
This book takes writers into a helpful and informative way to write character arcs, whether the positive change arc, the flat arc, or the three types of negative change arcs. She provides examples from multiple movies and books.
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky (paperback)
If you're looking for character names, this book has a ton of them. From typical names like Jacob and Emily to obscure ones such as Quarralia or Jaron. It also has lists of the top 25 names from 1900-2004, which is useful for naming characters born during those periods.
Outlining Your Novel by K. M. Weiland (ebook)
Don't know how to outline your novel? Weiland's got you. With a checklist of things you need to do, a character interview chock-full of questions, and more, this is a helpful book. You can also buy a companion workbook.
Complete Outline Transcript of Storming: a Dieselpunk Adventure by K. M. Weiland (ebook)
Yes, I have a lot of books by Weiland. Bear with me.
Anyway, this is her outline of one of her novels, and it's helpful to see what an outline from a successful author looks like. I have more info on this transcript in my post 7 Free Resources For Writers
Young Writer's Guidebook: Words of Wisdom From Authors, Editors, Literary Agents, and Publishers by Brett Harris (ebook)
A collection of what all of the above have to say for young writers. Some of the people in this ebook were published in their teen years. As an added bonus, this book is free.
Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story by K. M. Weiland
This book is super useful if you're wanting to structure your novel but aren't sure how. With examples from books and film to show you how it looks "in real" this book includes how to write the hook, midpoint, climax, and more, as well as how to write scenes according to structure, FAQ about scene structure, and sentence structure. I own the first edition, but this year (2024) Weiland released a revised edition.
There you have it. Those are some of my non-fiction titles. What books do you like for writing? Have you read any of the books above?
May you live for Christ and give Him praise
~Claira
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