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I'm often asked for book recommendations on various topics from reading and writing to marketing. Below you’ll find some of the books I recommend divided up by topic.

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For Writers

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Story
by Robert McKee
ISBN: 0060391685
This book is more for the academically minded writer. It is written with writing screen plays in mind, but has tremendous advantages for those of us writing novels.
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The Writer’s Journey (Mythic Structure For Writers)
by Christopher Vogler
ISBN: 0941188701
This book is more for the academically minded writer. It is written with writing screen plays in mind, but has tremendous advantages for those of us writing novels.
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The Complete Guide to Writing & Selling the Christian Novel
by Penelope J. Stokes, Ph.D.
ISBN: 0898798108
This book helps you go to the next level in your writing.
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Self Editing For Fiction Writers (How to Edit Yourself into Print)
by Renni Browne and Dave King
ISBN: 0062720465
Very helpful in teaching you what to look for and how to refine your writing.
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Getting into Character (Seven Secrets A Novelist Can Learn From Actors)
by Brandilyn Collins
ISBN: 0471058947
I highly recommend this book, simply put it is excellent.
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King
ISBN: 0743455967
This is a good book but not written from the Christian perspective, so if you’re easily offended by language you might not want to read this book. If however, you can overlook the language you will find it most helpful, imho.
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Marketing Books for Writers

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Feeding the Media Beast (An Easy Recipe for Great Publicity)
by Mark Mathis
ISBN: 1557532478
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Confessions of Shameless Self Promoters
by Debbie Allen
ISBN: 0965096556
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Christian Writers' Market Guide 2004: The Reference Tool for the Christian Writer
(Christian Writers's Market Guide)

by Sally E. Stuart
ISBN: 0877881308
This is an absolute must for anyone writing in the Christian market. I purchase this book yearly as it keeps current with the changes in the various publishing houses.
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You Can Market Your Book: All the Tools You Need to Sell Your Published Book
by Carmen Leal
ISBN: 1932124004
This book is very helpful for Christian authors and understanding the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) Market.
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1001 Ways to Market Your Books
by John Kremer
ISBN: 0912411481
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Guerrilla Marketing for Writers : 100 Weapons to Help You Sell Your Work
by Jay Conrad Levinson, Rick Frishman, Michael Larsen
ISBN: 089879983X
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Publicize Your Book!: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves
by acqueline Deval
ISBN: 0399528636
This book is very helpful for the author to get a bird’s eye view of how your publisher works and how a book is marketed. As well as a practical book of things you can do to help market your book.
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