Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches & Proposals by Moira Anderson

Writing is only half the battle. Know how to market yourself properly and professionally.

2003 Novel and Short Story Writer's Market: 1,900+ Places to Get Your Fiction into Print by Anne Bowling, et al.

Great resource!

The Power of the Playwright's Vision: Blueprints for the Working Writer by Gordon Farrell

How to express your vision on the stage - potent and effective structures

Making a Good Writer Great: a Creativity Workbooks for Screenwriters by Linda Seger, Silman-James Press

Linda Seger has written numerous how-to books for writers. Economically priced.

Creating Unforgettable Characters also written by Linda Seger

Stories that sell require unforgettable characters

Writing Screenplays That Sell, by Michael Hauge

Add to your arsenal!

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King.

An autobiography and a tough-love lesson for aspiring novelists

Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self Publishers by Tad Crawford

Includes 20 ready to use forms, negotiation checklists, extra tear out forms and a CD Rom.

The Art and Craft of Playwriting

One of my favorites!

Stage Writer's Handbook

Understand the business aspect of your dreams!

Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents now in its 12th year.

This one-of-a-kind reference shows writers how to get the attention of the people they need to become published. A must have for any writer.

Write the Perfect Book Proposal revised edition by Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman

An updated edition of the definitive guide to crafting a book proposal that sells.

2003 Writer's Market 8,000 Editors Who Buy What You Write

A MUST have! Know the market!

2003 Children's Writers & Illustrators Market

Perfect for Childrens Writers! I'll say it again - Know Your Market!

2003 Writer's Market Online

An Internet version, with CD Rom obviously another MUST have!

The Elements of Style

Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White. A necessary guide for all writers.

The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script

Formatting and style of submitting and marketing...

Art of Dramatic Writing

For many years, Lajos Egri's book has been a well-guarded secret ...it ... remains an essential text

Painless Grammar

Written by Rebecca Elliott, Ph.D. For sixth to eighth grades or adults who forgot.

Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting

Written by Robert McKee

How to Write a Selling Screenplay

From developing the story to finding the best agent.

Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting

Syd Field is for novices and pros.

How Not to Write a Screenplay!

Don't let mistakes hold you back!

The Complete Guide to Script Formats

A reference book on script formats to use again and again.

Grammar Smart

Know the basics!

Copyright Handbook

Ignorance is not an excuse!

Movies In The Mind:

How To Build A Short Story

Comedy Writing Step by Step

Written by Gene Perret with a foreword by Carol Burnett

How to Write for Television

Written by Madeline DiMaggio