The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference: An Indispensable Compendium of Myth and Magic

10 best books like The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference: An Indispensable Compendium of Myth and Magic (David H. Borcherding): The Bone Doll's Twin, The Other Queen, Hidden Warrior, The Oracle's Queen, How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy, Characters and Viewpoint, The Word-Loss Diet, Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes, The Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises, Ever the Brave

The Bone Doll's Twin
AuthorLynn Flewelling
ISBN0553577239
Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined....

Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny

For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne.

Now...
The Other Queen
AuthorPhilippa Gregory
ISBN1416549129
Two women competing for a man's heart.
Two queens fighting to the death for dominance.
The untold story of Mary, Queen of Scots. This dazzling novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory presents a new and unique view of one of history's most intriguing, romantic, and...
AuthorLynn Flewelling
ISBN0007113102


Um...Ms. Flewelling...may I call you Lynn...okay, Ms. Flewelling...if you ever see this review, I want you to know that this rating/review is a reflection of MY FAILURE and not yours. I don’t think this is a bad book and I don’t think there are serious flaws in its execution. I think the...
AuthorLynn Flewelling
Under the rule of a usurper king, the realm of Skala has suffered famine, plague, and invasion. But now the time for the rightful heir has come, a return to the tradition of warrior queens. And the Lightbearer's prophecy is to be upheld at last: so long as a daughter of the royal line defends and rules, Skala...
AuthorOrson Scott Card
Writing for science fiction and fantasy audiences can be the most exciting writing you've ever done. Your readers are curious and want you to take them beyond ""The Fields We Know,"" to help them explore the infinite boundaries of the worlds you create.

Here, science fiction great Orson Scott...
AuthorOrson Scott Card
Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.

This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your memory, your imagination and your soul.

Award-winning...
AuthorRayne Hall
Tighten and tone your writing style, and use simple revision tricks to slim down your manuscript. Shed thousands of words without changing the plot.

Strip away the word fat and reveal the muscle of your unique author voice.

This book is short, but potent.

It is perfect for
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AuthorTami D. Cowden
ISBN1580650244
". . . we explain these sixteen archetypes, show ways to use archetypal characters in fiction writing and explore how the archetypes interact with each other." (p. xii)

This quote expresses what this broad analysis of character archetypes (eight male and eight female) is about in this book....
AuthorJames Scott Bell
ISBN1582975906
Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles - against the page, against one's own self-doubt, against rebellious characters, etc. Featuring timeless, innovative, and concise writing strategies and focused exercises, this book is the ultimate...
Ever the Brave
AuthorErin Summerill
ISBN0544664469
Ever the Divided. Ever the Feared. Ever the Brave.
After saving King Aodren with her newfound Channeler powers, Britta only wants to live a peaceful life in her childhood home. Unfortunately, saving the King has created a tether between them she cannot sever, no matter how much she'd like to, and...
The Mental Game of Writing: How to Overcome Obstacles, Stay Creative and Productive, and Free Your Mind for Success
AuthorJames Scott Bell
The keys to success as a writer are yours for the thinking!
All success begins in the mind. For writers, the mind fuels the imagination and creates stories. But for authors who are productive and resilient, and see a good return on their efforts, there is another factor at work.

They are winning...
Anywhere, Anytime Art: Gouache: An artist's guide to painting with gouache on the go!
AuthorAgathe Singer
ISBN1633224961
Take a fresh look at an up-and-coming art medium with Anywhere, Anytime Art: Gouache!

Gouache paint has a long history, but it’s often associated with watercolor and multimedia art. Until now, that is! Trendy artists with large social-media followings are reinvigorating gouache, making...
Folk Art Fusion: Americana: Learn to draw and paint charming American folk art with a colorful, modern twist
AuthorJoy Laforme
ISBN1633224635
Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with Folk Art Fusion: Americana.

Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects including quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque...
The Ten Day Outline: A Writer's Guide to Planning a Novel in Ten Days (The Ten Day Novelist Book 1)
AuthorLewis Jorstad
Before beginning any journey, you need a plan.
Writing a novel is no different.
Through a simple ten day challenge, The Ten Day Outline will guide you as you create an outline built to support every step of your writing journey. Along the way, it’ll help you form the foundation you need to write...
Story Fix: Transform Your Novel from Broken to Brilliant
AuthorLarry Brooks
Reinvigorate Your Fiction!You've written the first draft of your novel or screenplay, and you've released it into the world: to your critique group, to your most trusted beta readers, or even to an agent or an editor. But something's wrong. You're not getting the glowing response you had expected,...
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