As any aspiring writer or author knows, the best way to improve your skills is to learn from the best! If you want to become a better writer or learn how to publish a book readers will love, these recommendations by The Bombay Circle Press will help you achieve your literary dreams.
Books about creativity
Creativity may feel like something you’re born with, but it doesn’t hurt to learn more about how to practice it every day. A practical guide book like The Artists Way could help you access your best ideas and help you exercise your creative muscles even on your busiest days. Particularly in the age of AI, growing your creativity is an excellent skill to develop.
Books in your favourite genres
If you know what genres you’re interested in writing, you should definitely be reading in that genre as well. Whether you’re interested in writing crime thrillers, romance, nonfiction or a unique genre-blended combination, there are great books you can read to learn what works for you and for readers of the genre. Explore both the classics and the new releases in your preferred genre to learn more about how you’d like to write.
Books about writing
Of course, the best way to improve your writing skills is to actually write more but some books provide handy tips to improve instantly. Written by one of the bestselling authors of all time, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is both a history of the author’s own experiences and a practical toolkit for writers. If you’re planning to write a novel, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel can help you through every step of the plotting process.
Books about writing a bestseller
If you want to learn how to write a book that will reach as many readers as possible, some books can teach you exactly how to write bestsellers. The Creative Curve promises to help you develop the right idea at the right time using research findings and insights from successful creators. The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of a Blockbuster Novel uses a computer algorithm to determine the elements of books that become bestsellers and could teach you something about the themes and narrative structures that readers continue to love.
Books from your favourite publishers
Look at the books and authors you love and find out who their publishers are. Books from your favourite publishers may give you an idea about whether you would like to be published by them as well as what kinds of books are being published and sold to your target readers.
Apart from books, you can read articles and blogs about writers, authors and books too. At The Bombay Circle Press we’re always sharing book recommendations and tips for aspiring writers and authors.