My Research Library
Everyone who writes uses research books, whether for inspiration or for formatting the manuscript itself. Here’s my little collection of books, some of which and others I can’t write without them being close by:
- Links to My Research Books on Amazon.com:
- A Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names
- Amazing Story Generator
- Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction
- Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction Series)
- Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering
- Errors in English and Ways to Correct Them
- Escape from Church, Inc.
- Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Mystery Writers
- Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish
- Register Your Book: The Essential Guide to ISBNs, Barcodes, Copyright, and LCCNs
- Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
- Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
- The Bedford Handbook 5th Edition
- The Breakout Novelist: How to Craft Novels That Stand Out and Sell Paperback
- The Dream Giver
- The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression
- The Minister as Shepherd: The Privileges and Responsibilities of Pastoral Leadership
- The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws
- The Welcoming Door
- The Writer's Book of Wisdom: 101 Rules for Mastering Your Craft
- The Wrong Word Dictionary: 2,500 Most Commonly Confused Words
- Writer's Guide to Character Traits
- 80 Common Layout Errors to Flag When Proofreading Book Interiors
- 1000 Character Reactions from Head to Toe
- 1000 Strong Verbs for Fiction Writers