DCL Collection Guide Writing Resources WRITING HELP FOR PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND NOVICES
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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 sentences. 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 generating 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 Compassionate 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 characters, 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 believable 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.
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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, indexers, 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 basics 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 contemporary 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.
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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