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A masterclass in the rhythm and mechanics of storytelling, delivered by a wise, exacting, and deeply encouraging mentor. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Steering the Craft.
- contemplative
- inspiring
- grounded
- focused
- 01
The language of the night
Ursula K. Le Guin
A fierce, illuminating masterclass on the necessity of imagination and the profound truth hidden within fantasy.
- 02
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
Orson Scott Card
A pragmatic, encouraging masterclass that demystifies the architecture of speculative fiction.
- 03
How fiction works
James Wood · 2009
An illuminating masterclass that permanently alters the way you experience the architecture of a sentence.
- 04
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
Gary Provost · 1985
A practical, desk-side companion that transforms the daunting task of writing into a series of manageable, actionable steps.
- 05
The Telling
Ursula K. Le Guin
A quiet, profound meditation on the stories we tell to survive the erasure of our history.
- 06
Changing planes
Úrsula K. Le Guin
A wry, imaginative travelogue through bizarre alternate realities that holds a gentle funhouse mirror up to our own world.
- 07
If you want to write
Brenda Ueland
A warm, inspirational guide that acts as a supportive companion for anyone looking to unlock their creative voice.
- 08
Techniques of the Selling Writer
Dwight V. Swain
A pragmatic, nuts-and-bolts guide that demystifies the mechanics of writing compelling fiction.
- 09
Reading Like a Writer
Francine Prose
An invitation to slow down, pull up a chair, and marvel at the architecture of a perfectly crafted sentence.
- 10
Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction
Jeff VanderMeer
A spectacularly beautiful, visually driven masterclass that energizes the creative spirit while grounding it in practical craft.
- 11
How Not to Write a Novel
Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman
A hilarious, tough-love masterclass in self-editing that teaches you how to write well by showing you exactly how to write terribly.
- 12
Rocannon's World
Ursula Kroeber Le Guin
A melancholic blend of science fiction and high fantasy that reads like a newly discovered myth.
