Top 25 Books for Writers and Writing-related Topics

Thank you to all that nominated and voted for the top 25 books for writers on writing. The list is in order beginning with the book that received the most votes. It’s a great list as I’ve read or heard great things about many of the books.

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B.White: “Though I’ve read two other great books on writing, this one really got me rolling down my writing journey, so it stands out in my mind. I also give it points for being so concise and as a result not very intimidating. For those starting out on their writing path, this is a good bet. It’s basic and effective.” – Bamboo ForestOn Writing by Stephen King: “Simply the best.” – Craig CardimonOn Writing Well by William Zinsser: “I’ve re-read William Zinsser’s On Writing Well every year since I first read it in high school. Excellent book.” – Will SansburyBird By Bird by Anne Mott: “Wonderfully sincere, funny and helpful. Just made so much sense to me – loved it!” – Amy PalkoChicago Manual of Style: “It’s huge, thorough, honest, authoritative, entertaining, and always there to refer to. Knocks Strunk and White into a cocked hat.” – Katy Evans-Bush.Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg: “The one I gift the most to writers.” – Mike SansoneThe Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: “For a different kind of direction, certainly. And it is early yet in my focused writing.” – Karen Hohman AlmeidaReading like a Writer by Francine Prose: “It has given me the capability to break down why a piece of writing is good, and there’s no better way to learn.” – MeiLin MirandaIf You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland: “Great for inspiration.” – Joanne aka soulspriteWriting Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer by Roy Peter ClarkThe Writing Life by Annie DillardEats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne TrussBecoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande: “For inspirational and ‘pull-your-socks-up.’” - Katy Evans-BushThe Renegade Writer by Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell: “…because I’m always one for breaking the rules!” – MaryThe Renegade Writer’s Query Letters that Rock by Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Mentor) by Gary ProvostStyle: Toward Clarity and Grace by Joseph M. WilliamsWriting the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass: “One of the ideal I’ve read.” – Dawn HerringOgilvy on Advertising by David OgilvyLessons from a Lifetime of Writing by David Morrell – “The knowledge that Morrell imparts is educational and constructive.” – MerylBetween the Lines: The Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing by Jessica Page MorrellThe Well-Fed Writer by Peter BowermanThe Forest for the Trees: An Editor’s Advice to Writers by Betsy LernerThe Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law by Norm GoldsteinThe Art and Craft of Feature Writing: Based on The Wall Street Journal Guide by William E. Blundell

I’m going to try to always be reading at least one book on writing at any given time. (I have two or three books I read at a time.) This list will make it easier to decide which one to read next as I own some that I haven’t read.

What books have you read? What did you like most about them or what did you learn?

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