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Techniques of the Selling Writer
1.  Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight V. Swain
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  "Probably the best book on writing out there! Timeless advice!"
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Writing the Breakout Novel: Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-selling Client
2.  Writing the Breakout Novel: Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-selling Client by Donald Maass
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  "Excellent! And the Workbook (see below) is even better!"
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Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-on Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed
3.  Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-on Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed by Donald Maass
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  "A fantastic guide to help you ask the right questions of your manuscript."
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Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction)
4.  Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction) by Gloria Kempton
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  "Yes, there actually IS a good book on dialogue! And this is it! (Amazon have wrong cover pic)"
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
5.  Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne
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  "Invaluable once you've written the first draft.  Solid and practical."
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No More Rejections: 50 Secrets to Writing a Manuscript That Sells
6.  No More Rejections: 50 Secrets to Writing a Manuscript That Sells by Alice Orr
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  "Solid advice and written in a fun, user-friendly manner (with exercises)"
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