I second your high praise for Matt Bell’s Refuse to Be Done. I’d also recommend a look at Tiffany Yates Martin’s Intuitive Editing when entering the revision process.
I am not much for craft, but somehow James Scott Bell gives me everything I need, every time. I like Write from the Middle and The Art of War for writers. I am a romance writer and I re-read Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes before I begin every book.
I thought I was pretty well versed in my craft books, but for some reason all three of these have slipped under my radar! Thanks for bringing them to my attention, they look fantastic!
Love Refuse to Be Done and Self Editing for Fiction Writers. Will definitely check the third title out, thank you for the rec. Best of luck with your draft!
These are great. I’ve read the Wood and have Refuse to Be Done on my shelf. About to serialize my novel, so better pull that one out! I loved Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Allison. And Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses rewired my brain.
I second your high praise for Matt Bell’s Refuse to Be Done. I’d also recommend a look at Tiffany Yates Martin’s Intuitive Editing when entering the revision process.
Thanks for the recommendation! I heard her speak once but haven’t read that yet.
I am not much for craft, but somehow James Scott Bell gives me everything I need, every time. I like Write from the Middle and The Art of War for writers. I am a romance writer and I re-read Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes before I begin every book.
I haven't read any of those! Looking into them all now. Thanks so much!
I've been thinking about picking up the Matt Bell book for a while! You've convinced me!
Do it!! You’ll be so happy you did!
I was just sitting down with my well-loved copy of Refuse To Be Done earlier today! It’s SUCH a great resource, and so encouraging.
Love it! It’s so good!
I haven't read a couple of these, gonna check them out!
YES. You will be happy you did. If you choose one, choose Refuse to be Done.
Scene and Structure by Jack Bickham. Technical/mechanics.
I thought I was pretty well versed in my craft books, but for some reason all three of these have slipped under my radar! Thanks for bringing them to my attention, they look fantastic!
yay exactly what I was looking for, craft on craft! one of my go-tos is Elaine Scarry’s Dreaming by the Book. Imma be ordering these ASAP tho!
Love Refuse to Be Done and Self Editing for Fiction Writers. Will definitely check the third title out, thank you for the rec. Best of luck with your draft!
These are great. I’ve read the Wood and have Refuse to Be Done on my shelf. About to serialize my novel, so better pull that one out! I loved Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Allison. And Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses rewired my brain.
Love this post. Ordering Bell’s book now. Thank you!!
Yes do it! It’ll help your revision process so much.