I tend to read about writing a lot, especially when I am stuck. It often inspires me, and helps me look at my writing with a new perspective.
Here are some good titles that are sitting on my bookshelf right now. Most of them are older titles, but they contain solid advice for beginning writers.
How To Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card - a classic
Elements of Style by Strunk and White - you can't break the rules until you learn them
The Novel Writer's Tookkit by Bob Mayer
Sometimes the Magic Works by Terry Brooks - I may not like everything he's written, but it's an awesome read about the writing life
Telling Lies for Fun and Profit by Lawrence Block - another good one about being a writer
Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card - great for learning how to craft your characters
Good luck, and welcome to the club!
Here are some good titles that are sitting on my bookshelf right now. Most of them are older titles, but they contain solid advice for beginning writers.
How To Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card - a classic
Elements of Style by Strunk and White - you can't break the rules until you learn them
The Novel Writer's Tookkit by Bob Mayer
Sometimes the Magic Works by Terry Brooks - I may not like everything he's written, but it's an awesome read about the writing life
Telling Lies for Fun and Profit by Lawrence Block - another good one about being a writer
Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card - great for learning how to craft your characters
Good luck, and welcome to the club!