Andrew Konomanyi Gives the Best Books for Writers
As Andrew Konomanyi watched his young son write and publish his first novel, he began to understand that a writer requires books of their own. Wanting to support his son's lofty writing endeavor, Andrew began to investigate some of the more useful books for writers, to use as a reference and for inspiration. Here, he explains the best books he has found, and the ones that have helped his son to be successful. When a writer needs inspiration, when they feel stuck or have writer's block, Page After Page by Heather Sellers is a big help. This book looks at the most basic steps a writer can take to calm themselves, focus, and find inspiration. For many, distractions of daily life are what keeps them from coming up with a fresh idea. Sellers teaches writers how to stay still, surround themselves with useful tools, and avoid distractions. Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, is a quality work for those who are struggling to be inspired. All too often, writers are plagued with a sense of insecurity. They wonder if they are writing correctly, if their writing will be well received, or if they should even be a writer in the first place. The good news, Pressfield explains, is that asking yourself those questions and having those doubts is a sure fire sign that you are a writer on the right track. When you have completed your rough draft and are ready to undertake the task of editing, there are two books that are absolutely invaluable to every writer. Editing, especially a longer piece of work, can be hugely intimidating. Not to mention, editing is often the most boring writing task. To help you get through the editing phase quickly and correctly, Andrew recommends Bonnie Trenga's The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the Mysteries of Weak Writing and The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B. White. For writers who are going to focus their efforts on fiction, Frank & Wall's Finding Your Writer's Voice: A Guide to Creative Fiction is very useful. This book explains the process of finding your voice as a writer, which will make all the difference in how successful your book becomes. Andrew Konomanyi says it taught his son how to find and use his own writing voice to better connect with the reader. For More Information Visit Here - https://twitter.com/andrew_konomany