Which Writing Craft Books Can Help Boost Your Writing? | Ep. 306 | The Merry Writer Podcast

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we discuss some of our favorite writing craft books that help us get through our writing. We touch upon mystery, fantasy, and writing in general, plus the career side of it. In this episode, we cover: Why writing craft books are useful Rachel's recs Ari's recs Books mentioned: Howdunit Book of Poisons: A Guide for Writers by Serita Stevens & Anne Bannon Howdunit Forensics by D.P. Lyle Police Procedure & Investigation: A Guide for Writers by Lee Lofland The Crime Writer's Reference Guide: 1001 Tips for Writing the Perfect Murder by Martin Roth How to Write a Successful Series by Helen B. Scheuerer How to Launch a Successful Series by Helen B. Scheuerer Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference: An Indispensible Compendium of Myth and Magic by Writers Digest Writing and Editing Checklists by K.M. Allan (plus the Authoring Checklists companion) As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This means, if you’re an author or work in the writing field (cover designer, audiobook narrator, editor, etc.) we want to hear from you! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you feel you’d be a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Ko-fi You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support. Special Thanks Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi: Jeremy, Kris, & Jackie Share If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments. CREDITS Hosts Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli Music Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/ | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0