Writer-ish

The best books on the craft of writing and other recommended reading, curated by author Darien Hsu Gee. Updated regularly. Mahalo for your support.

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Highly Recommended Reads VIEW LIST (11 BOOKS)

How to Write (General Craft) VIEW LIST (11 BOOKS)

How to Write (Memoir, Personal Essay, and Creative Nonfiction) VIEW LIST (13 BOOKS)

How to Write (Micro, Flash, and Alternative Forms) VIEW LIST (8 BOOKS)

How to Write (Fiction) VIEW LIST (0 BOOKS)

How to Write (Poetry) VIEW LIST (0 BOOKS)

Must-Read Novels VIEW LIST (0 BOOKS)

Must-Read Poetry VIEW LIST (0 BOOKS)

Must-Read Memoirs and Personal Essays VIEW LIST (25 BOOKS)

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Essay Collections: Micro and Flash Fiction VIEW LIST (7 BOOKS)

Essay Collections: Micro and Flash Nonfiction VIEW LIST (25 BOOKS)

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Asian-American Recommended Reading (Nonfiction and Memoir) VIEW LIST (10 BOOKS)

Asian-American Recommended Reading (Poetry) VIEW LIST (12 BOOKS)

Asian-American Recommended Reading (Fiction by or about Asian-Americans) VIEW LIST (10 BOOKS)

Hawaii Recommended Reading (Books by Hawaii writers or about Hawaii) VIEW LIST (12 BOOKS)

Hali'a Aloha Recommended Reading VIEW LIST (3 BOOKS)

The Business of Writing VIEW LIST (2 BOOKS)