3 books like The Happy Writer

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How to Write a Mystery Lee Child · 2021 · ★ 4.1 · 291p · ≈ 9h · Moderate From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” ( Booklist , starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of… Shares: Writing, Self help

How Not to Write a Novel Sandra Newman · 2010 · ★ 4.0 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate "The teaching of creative writing just entered a whole new era . . . Heavens, what a joy this book is." —Lynne Truss, New York Times–bestselling author of Eats, Shoots & Leaves"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted."Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful… Shares: Writing, Self help

Create Anyway Ashlee Gadd · 2023 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Motherhood and creativity can coexist. You have creative dreams swirling in your heart, but pursuing them while changing diapers and managing the carpool schedule feels impossible. You have no time. No space. You can mother, or you can create. You certainly can't do both (right?!). But what if you could pursue your God-given creative gifts alongside motherhood, for the enrichment of both… Shares: Writing, Self help

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