Here is a list of non-fiction books that I feel can help all authors. Some are when I first started as an author, but still relevant today. Each of these books will assist with your career.
Author Resource
Creating Character Emotions, by Ann Hood
1,818 Ways to Write Better and Get Published, by Scott Edelstein
Everyday American English Expressions, by Richard A. Spears, Betty Birner, and Steve Kleinedler
On Writing, by Stephen King
The Elements of Style, by Stunk and White
The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman
Be Your Own Literary Agent, by Martin Levin
Your Novel Proposal from Creation to Contract, by Blythe Camenson and Marshall I. Cook
Inspirational
The Bible on Leadership, by Lorin Woolfe
Awaken the Giant Within, by Anthony Robbins
Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom
The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren
God’s Power To Change Your Life, by Rick Warren
Become a Better You, by Joel Osteen
Your Best Life Now, by Joel Osteen
It’s Your Time, by Joel Osteen
Love your Life, by Victoria Osteen
Masters of Success, by Misner and Morgan
Checklist for Life, by Thomas Nelson Publishers
Daring to Live on the Edge, by Loren Cunningham
Faith Beyond Reason, by A.W. Tozer
When Bad Things Happen to Good People, by Harold S. Kushner
Keeping Us Linked, by Bill Corristan
The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck
Research for Books
How to Talk American, by Jim “The Mad Monk” Crotty
The Describer’s Dictionary, by David Grambs
Signs & Symbols, by Miranda Bruce-Matford
The Giant Book of Dreams, by Magpie Books, London
What Not to Name Your Baby, by Linda Beam
The Playmakers, by Tim Walsh
Masters of Disguise, by Antonio J. Mendez
How Stuff Works, by Marshall Brain
Sixth Sense, by Jenny Randles
Marketing/Business
Doing Business by the Good Book, by David L. Steward
The Ultimate Book of Business Thinking, by Des Dearlove
Net Success, by Halock and Muscarella
God is my CEO, by Larry Julian
How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking, by Dale Carnegie
Think Out of Box, by Mike Vance and Diane Deacon
The One Minute Manager, by Kenneth H. Blanchard
Leadership Soprano’s Style: How to Become a More Effective Boss, by Deborah Himsel
Guerrilla Social Media Marketing, by Jay Conrad Levinson and Shane Gibson
Fitness
Fit for Life, by Harvey Diamond
The Ultimate Weight Solution, by Dr. Phil Mcgraw
Ron Knight
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