Four Favorite Books

 Four of my favorite books on creative writing

My four favorite books on creative writing are: 

Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg 

The Heroine’s Journey Gail Carriger 

The Elements of Style by Strunk and white  

On Writing: A Memoir Of the Craft by Steven King 

I read Writing Down the Bones at least four times and I was always inspired to keep writing, Nathalie Goldberg’s style and suggestions are as relevant today as when first written in 1986. Her intention is to free the writer within and she accomplishes just that. You can read it by picking up at copy at your local library. What impressed me about this book is that there are endless ways to tap into my creative writing on a regular basis.  

The Heroine’s Journey is a very recent read. I had no idea there was a difference in the hero’s journey and the heroine's journey.  Read this about the Heroine’s Journey https://storygrid.com/heroines-journey/, read this about the Hero’s Journey, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey.  Who knew the Odysseus is a hero’s journey and Harry Potter is a heroine's journey?  

The Elements of Style taught me on page 70 to place myself in the background and just write, my style will eventually emerge. This book is a staple for all writers; you can pick up a copy at your local library.  

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, is written true to Mr. Kings style, he is direct and to the point and very realistic as what to expect on being a writer. No scary clowns or monsters, just real down to earth advice and his detailed experience on being a writer. You can pick up a copy at your local library. I found this book very inspiring.  

Georgia

Aug. 2021