Books for Writers

Welcome to my highly biased, eccentric collection of books for writers. They include the classic writing books, as well as books on reading, cognition, persuasion, and other topics.

 

I only list books that I have read and would recommend to others. If your favorite is missing, let me know and I'll read it!

The Writer's Voice The Writer's Process Workbook 33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails
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Books by Anne Janzer

Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (and How Anyone Can Harness It. Even You.) How to Write One Song: Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Anniversary)
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Books for Writing Geeks!

Writing to Change the World: An Inspiring Guide for Transforming the World with Words Writing to Persuade: How to Bring People Over to Your Side The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
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Writing for Change

Writing Without Bullshit: Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean The Workplace Writer's Process: A Guide to Getting the Job Done Master Content Strategy: How to Maximize Your Reach and Boost Your Bottom Line Every Time You Hit Publish
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Business Writing Books

The Gray Rhino
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Revised, Updated)
Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break
The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss
Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman's Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose
The Membership Economy: Find Your Super Users, Master the Forever Transaction, and Build Recurring Revenue
Launching for Revenue (B&w Paperback): How to Launch Your Product, Service or Company for Maximum Growth
Changing Tides: Powerful Strategies for Female Founders
The 11 Laws of Likability: Relationship Networking . . . Because People Do Business with People They Like
Write On, Sisters!: Voice, Courage, and Claiming Your Place at the Table
The Writer's Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a New Foreword and Brand-New Tools
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The 2020 Books for Writers Gift List