Best Books on Writing

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Inspiration for putting words on the page

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Are you a budding writer looking for tips and strategies on writing? Then this collection was made with you in mind! Discover the science behind crafting a compelling story using lessons from psychology and neuroscience, gain inspiration and writing tips from seasoned writers, and learn the ins and outs of writing. Great writing takes talent, hard work, and dedication, but it's a skill that can be honed—so start your journey today with these Blinks and Shortcast episodes!

Best Books on Writing

Inspiration for putting words on the page

On Writing Well

On Writing Well

William Zinsser

The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t

Steven Pressfield

Why That Is and What You Can Do About It

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Reading Like a Writer

Reading Like a Writer

A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them

Wired for Story

Wired for Story

The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence

Set the Story of Your Life: Donald Miller

Set the Story of Your Life: Donald Miller

The power of narrative goes beyond things like writing, marketing, and PR. Taking control of the story of your life can help you find direction and purpose for yourself. In this episode, author Donald Miller shows how you can borrow tried-and-tested narrative techniques to shape the story of your life. You'll find out how to pick an inciting incident to set your purpose, then concentrate on the two F’s of “focus and finish” to make progress. You'll also get valuable insight on aiming for clarity and trimming unnecessary scenes with the precision of an editor—so you can set your story and live it.

The Science of Storytelling

The Science of Storytelling

The scientific underpinnings of a good story

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Haruki Murakami

A memoir about running and writing

How To Find Your Voice and Stay Inspired

How To Find Your Voice and Stay Inspired

Do you dream of writing a book, blog, or newsletter? First you need to uncover your inspiration. In this episode, Emily and Kathleen help you do it by sharing their advice for how to find your truth and speak it—plus tips on reigniting your inspiration when you feel burnt out!

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