creative writing resources

As I've previously mentioned, the Writing Center has some great resources for creative writers, but let me get more specific on some books I would personally recommend; most of which can be found in the Center.  First of all, let me list some great books that really are useful for any writer in all genres:

Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft ~ Janet Burroway

Let the Crazy Child Write! ~ Clive Matson

Becoming a Writer ~ Dorothea Brande

A Poetry Handbook ~ Mary Oliver

What If? ~ Snne Bernays and Pamela Painter

The Write-brain ~ Neubauer

Some of these books are full of hints and tips on techniques to improve your writing and some of them just have great ideas of prompts to get your creativity flowing.  So come into the Center and check these outs.  Handouts are also being made with some tips and tricks and will soon be available on the website!

Julia

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Just got a hint that another

Just got a hint that another good book to check out may be

Writing Past Dark ~ Bonnie Friedman

I would add: Breathing In,

I would add:

Breathing In, Breathing Out: Keeping a Writer's Notebook by Ralph Fletcher

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

Tell it Slant: Writing and Shaping Creative Nonfiction by Miller and Paola

"Writing Down the Bones" by

"Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg should be on that list as well.

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