The 10 Types of Writers Block (and How to Overcome Them) - StumbleUpon. Books that will induce a mindfuck - StumbleUpon. Here is the list of books that will officially induce mindfucks, sorted alphabetically by author.
Those authors in bold have been recommended by one or more people as being generally mindfucking - any books listed under their names are particularly odd. Ernest Hemingway and the highs and lows of Paris. Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris is, in most regards, a slight film.
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Whether you want to make writing your career or just want to know how to improve your writing so that you can pass your college courses, there is plenty of reading material out there to help you get inspired and hone your skills.
Here’s a collection of titles that will instruct you on just about every aspect of writing, from the basics of grammar to marketing your completed novel, with some incredibly helpful tips from well-known writers themselves as well. Writing Basics These books address things like structure, plot, descriptions and other basic elements of any story. The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers: You can improve the quality of your writing by adding a mythical quality to them with advice and insight from this book. Images as Writing Prompts. Baf's Guide to the Interactive Fiction Archive. Characters.