Writing Resources

WRITING HELP FOR PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS,

AND NOVICES

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or check the online catalog through our website:

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DCL Collection Guide

Writing Resources

Books on writing short stories,

college application essays, resumes, research

papers, novels, and poetry can all be found in the

DCL’s Nonfiction section. Also available are books

on grammar, marketing your manuscript to

publishers, self-publishing, and more.

The following titles can be found in our

Information Section in Nonfiction:

Fish, Stanley

How to Write a Sentence: and How to Read One

New York: Harper, 2011.

808.042 FIS

Offers guidance to writers on how to write effective sen-

tences.

Kempton, Gloria

Write Great Fiction: Dialogue

Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Book, 2004.

808.3 KEM

Each chapter features numerous examples of successful

dialogue drawn from best-selling novels.

King, Sophie

How to Write Short Stories for Magazines and Get

Published

Oxford: How to Books, 2010.

808.31 KIN

A comprehensive guide on writing for the magazine market.

Kress, Nancy

Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint

Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2005.

808.3 KRE

Techniques for crafting dynamic characters and effective

viewpoints.

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Maggio, Rosalie

How To Say It: Choice Words, Phrases, Sentences,

And Paragraphs For Every Situation

New York: Prentice Hall Press, 2009.

808.6 MAG

Provides clear and practical guidance for what to say in

apology letters, sympathy letters, cover letters, letters to

the editor, and more.

Martin, Philip

The Writer’s Guide To Fantasy Literature

Waukesha, WI: Writer Books, 2002.

808.387 WRI (Fantasy Section)

Features detailed overviews on such topics as generat-

ing ideas, overcoming writer’s block, mastering the

genre, marketing your work, and more.

Morrell, Jessica Page

Thanks, But This Isn’t for Us: A Sort of Compassion-

ate Guide to Why Your Writing is Being Rejected

New York: Penguin, 2009.

808.3 MOR

Addresses the elements that make good fiction, including

ways to develop the different parts of a story and its char-

acters, how to write and edit dialogue, and generally how to succeed

as a writer.

O’Conner, Patricia

Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe’s Guide To Better

English In Plain English

New York: Riverhead Books, 2009.

428.2 OCO

Gives straight advice on the most common mistakes made

by writers.

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Writing Resources

Poynter, Dan

Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual: How To

Write, Print And Sell Your Own Book Santa Barbara, CA: Para Pub., 2007.

070.593 POY

Complete reference for writing, printing, publishing,

promoting, marketing and distributing your own books.

Rozelle, Ron

Write Great Fiction: Description & Setting Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2005.

808.392 ROZ

Contains techniques and exercises for crafting a believa-

ble world of people, places, and events.

Strunk, William

The Elements Of Style New York: Penguin Press, 2005.

808.042 STR

The best-known and most influential resource for the

proper usage of English grammar.

Turabian, Kate

A Manual For Writers Of Research Papers, Theses,

and Dissertations Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007.

808.02 TUR

Chicago style for students and researchers.

For more Writing Resources, visit the Library or check the

online catalog through our website: www.dewlib.org.

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Ulrich, Karen

How To Write Your Life Story: The Complete

Guide To Creating A Personal Memoir

Pleasantville, NY: Reader’s Digest Association, 2006.

809.935 ULR

Packed with ideas, exercises, and invaluable advice,

this comprehensive book guides you through writing your memoir.

University of Chicago

The Chicago Manual Of Style Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.

808.027 CHI

Essential reference for authors, editors, proofreaders, in-

dexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers in any

field.

Whiteley, Carol

The Everything Creative Writing Book: All You Need To Know

To Write A Novel, Short Story, Screen Play,

Poem, Or Article

Avon, MA: Adams Media Corporation, 2002.

808.042 WHI

This easy-to-follow reference teaches readers the ba-

sics of good writing and how to develop style.

Writer’s Digest Books

Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market 2013

Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2012. 070.502 TWO 2013

The most trusted guide to the world of children’s

publishing if you write or illustrate for young readers

with the hope of getting published.

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Writing Resources

Writer’s Digest Books

Writer’s Market 2013

Cincinnati, OH: Writers Digest Books, 2012.

070.502 TWO 2013

Complete up-to-date contact information and submission

guidelines for thousands of market listings, including

literary agents, book publishers, magazines, newspapers,

production companies, theaters, greeting card companies, and more.

Zinsser, William

On Writing Well: The Classic Guide To Writing

Nonfiction New York: HarperCollins, 2006.

Presents an updated guide on how to apply the principles of

writing, as addressed in classic texts such as The Elements

of Style, to specific forms of nonfiction writing.

Magazine articles on writing can be accessed online through our website

www.dewlib.org. Just click on the Research Databases link on our Home

page. Then, choose Magazines from the column on the left. Be sure to have

your library card number and PIN handy in order to access the databases.

The following title can be found in our

Business & Investing Section in Nonfiction:

Scrivener, Claire

Survival Writing: How To Write Letters, Resumes,

Pitches, Invoices, Emails, Articles, Reports And

Everything Else You Need To Know How To Write New York: Cheshire House Books, 2009.

651.74 SCR

A How To for anyone who's entering or reentering the

job market, starting a small business, or working freelance.

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The following title can be found in our

Careers & Employment Section

in Nonfiction:

Camenson, Blythe

Careers in Writing

New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.

331.7 CAM

Provides information and guidance on writing careers.

The following title can be found in our

Education & Teaching Section in Nonfiction:

Tanabe, Gen

Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays

Belmont, CA: Supercollege, 2011.

378.161 TAN

Includes a step-by-step essay writing workshop and over 50 examples.

The following titles can be found in our

Literature Section in Nonfiction:

Dobyns, Stephen

Next Word, Better Word: The Craft of Writing Poetry

New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

808.1 DOB

Provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contempo-

rary practices.

Dowrick, Stephanie

Creative Journal Writing: The Art And Heart Of

Reflection

New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2009.

808.066 DOW

Includes 125 starter topics, designed to help even the most

reluctant journal writer, more than 40 exercises, and more.

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Internet Resources

Poets & Writers Magazine

www.pw.org

Features tools for writers, online forums, and an events calendar.

The Writer Magazine

www.writermag.com

Features writing resources, online forums, market listings, and contests.

Writer’s Digest Magazine

www.writersdigest.com

Features writing tips and prompts, conferences and events, and publishing

advice.

The Chicago Manual Of Style Online

www.chicagomanualofstyle.org

Offers tools, tips, Q & A, and more for all writers, editors and publishers.

The Blue Book

www.grammarbook.com

Includes grammar and punctuation rules, examples, and quizzes.

Merriam-Webster Online

www.merriam-webster.com

Features free searchable online dictionary and thesaurus and more.

Daily Writing Tips

www.dailywritingtips.com

Blog features simple yet effective tips to help improve writing.

Gotham Writers’ Workshop

www.writingclasses.com/writersresources/toolbox.php

Features links to useful writing tips.

Amazon’s CreateSpace

www.createspace.com

Provides an online self-publishing tool that can help you complete and sell

your work.

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Collection Guides are your introduction to some

of the best titles the DeWitt Community Library has to offer.

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