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How to Write the Perfect Novel: A Tongue-in-cheek Guide to Certain Literary Success
1.  How to Write the Perfect Novel: A Tongue-in-cheek Guide to Certain Literary Success by Chancery Stone
The list author says:
  "Easily the best book on books and writing ever.  Sarcastic, cynical, hilariously funny, loads to teach, a great entertainment!"
£9.99   Used & New from: £5.82
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Rough Guide to Classic Novels (Rough Guides Reference Titles)
2.  The Rough Guide to Classic Novels (Rough Guides Reference Titles) by Simon Mason
The list author says:
  "A readers' treasury of the greats"
£7.99   Used & New from: £2.27
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

100 Must-read Classic Novels (Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide)
3.  100 Must-read Classic Novels (Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide) by Nick Rennison
The list author says:
  "More of the same"
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction (Rough Guides Reference Titles)
4.  The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction (Rough Guides Reference Titles) by Barry Forshaw
The list author says:
  "A great selection of crime greats"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.44
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
5.  How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James N. Frey
The list author says:
  "Nuts and bolts how-to"
£12.61   Used & New from: £6.92
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

How to Write Damn Good Fiction: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling
6.  How to Write Damn Good Fiction: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling by James N Frey
The list author says:
  "Nuts and bolts how-to"
£8.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
7.  The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes by Jack M. Bickham
The list author says:
  "Nuts and bolts how-to"
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

The Elements of Style
8.  The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.
The list author says:
  "One for the reference shelf"
£7.19   Used & New from: £1.26
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

QI: Advanced Banter
9.  QI: Advanced Banter by Stephen Fry
The list author says:
  "A great source of wit and wisdom"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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How NOT to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to avoid at All Costs if You Ever Want to Get Published
10.  How NOT to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to avoid at All Costs if You Ever Want to Get Published by Howard Mittelmark
The list author says:
  "Great fun"
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.00
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Freelance Writer's Handbook: How to turn your writing skills into a successful business
11.  The Freelance Writer's Handbook: How to turn your writing skills into a successful business by Andrew Crofts
The list author says:
  "Another of my favourite how-to authors"
£8.39   Used & New from: £3.45
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Ghostwriting (Writing Handbooks)
12.  Ghostwriting (Writing Handbooks) by Andrew Crofts
The list author says:
  "Another new one from Andrew"
£12.74   Used & New from: £5.82
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success
13.  Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success by Linda Formichelli
The list author says:
  "Like Chancery Stone, someone who goes against the tide"
£9.50   Used & New from: £3.66
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2009: A Directory for Writers, Artists, Playwrights, Designers, Illustrators and Photographers (Writers' & Artists' Yearbook)
14.  Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2009: A Directory for Writers, Artists, Playwrights, Designers, Illustrators and Photographers (Writers' & Artists' Yearbook) by Kate Mosse (foreword)
The list author says:
  "'Nuff said?"
£12.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

The Writer's Handbook 2009
15.  The Writer's Handbook 2009 by Barry Turner
The list author says:
  "As above"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Writer's Market UK 2009
16.  Writer's Market UK 2009 by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  "Again"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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2009 Writer's Market: Where and How to Sell What You Write
17.  2009 Writer's Market: Where and How to Sell What You Write by Robert Brewer
The list author says:
  "Ditto"
£14.44   Used & New from: £0.14

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