Writing Fiction

Writing a book doesn't happen overnight. It takes time, perseverance, and usually some good editing. As a reader, the writing process seems like a magical process. But real writers will tell you that it takes a lot of work. Here are some books to peruse on the writing process.

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King : I have heard several writers say they re-read this title every year to gain some insight into the process.

Practical Tips for Writing Popular Fiction by Robyn Carr: This title focuses on genre fiction.

The Art and Craft of Writing Historical Fiction by James Alexander Thom : For those folks interested in writing historical fiction.

There are magazines available for checking out such as Writer's Digest, Writer, Poets and Writers. And take a peek at magazines we own, that are about specific genre writers and books - Romantic Times Book Reviews, Mystery Scene, Locus, and Historical Novels Review.

And there are always writer conferences to go to. Love Is Murder is the Chicagoland area's writer and fan conference for mystery and romantic suspense. And this year's conference is next weekend, Feb 3-5th. Look at their website http://www.loveismurder.net/ for more details.

And write on. And maybe someday we will have your book in the library.