"Resources for Aspiring Writers"

"Resources for Aspiring Writers"

If you've ever been curious about how stories are written--or if you want to write a book yourself--then the library has a lot to offer you. From books on writing for different age groups and genres, to books on the publishing process, the library collection includes many resources to introduce people to the world of writing.

Are you interested in writing for children? Try "The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books" by Lesley Bolton. Would you like to learn about writing in a speculative genre? Orson Scott Card's book "How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy" is a good option. Mystery fans might appreciate Martin Roth's "The Crime Writer's Reference Guide" or Hallie Ephron's "Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel." If you would rather create a good love story, check out "The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel" by Christie Craig. And the book "Many Genres, One Craft:

Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction" offers a compilation of articles by a variety of established writers on how to achieve success in their chosen genres. 

There are also guides that focus more on the publishing process. Many of these are published yearly to keep the information up-to-date. Older copies are in the regular nonfiction section and are available for check out. Our most recent guides are kept in the reference section, where you can look them over and copy any information that you need. General publishing guides include:

*"Guide to Literary Agents"

*"Novel & Short Story Writer's Market"

*"Writer's Market"

There are also more specialized publishing-related guides:

*"Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market"

*"The Christian Writer's Market Guide"

*"Poet's Market"

*"Screenwriter's & Playwright's Market"

Come to the library to make your entrance into the world of writing!

--Submitted by Elizabeth Johnston