There are many things that can influence a writer. Some inspiration comes from people and some from the world of media. I would like to use this blog to make a list of things that I have found helpful in my writing life. I hope you fund these as beneficial as I have.
Movies for Writers
Stranger than Fiction – Starring Will Ferrell. Watch this moving if you have not, and you are a writer.
Midnight in Paris – See my blog about it HERE for more info as why I would recommend it.
Books for Writers
On Writing – by Stephen King. The first book I read on writing. I don’t actually like his writing style, but this book was been very influential to my writing.
The Art of Fiction – by John Gardner. I write about its influence HERE. My favorite book on writing with great writing exercises.
Beginning Writer’s Answer Book – edited by Jane Friedman. If you have any question about writing, publishing a book, getting an agent, when to submit your story, you MUST have this book!
Bird by Bird – by Annie Lamott. Writing a book can seem overwhelming. Just read the back of this book at your local bookstore and you will get it. You take it one step at a time.
Blogs on Writing
Josh Mosey – There is nothing better than plugging your friends and getting involved in the writing community.
RobertLeeBrewer – He is currently doing a blog on “building your platform”. There is just too much to write about this blog, just go see it!
Word Play – Very nice blog with piles of resources for writers.
Works and Days – If you are a poet this is my friend Matt’s blog. He is published in so many places I can’t keep track anymore.
If you have found other movies, books, or blogs for writers I would encourage you to share them in the comments section below.
Thank you for reading this week. Enjoy your weekend.
Cheers,
Bob
Great post Bob. You’ve recommended a couple of these to me before as well, and Stephen King’s On Writing as well as John Gardner’s The Art of Fiction have both been extremely helpful to me too. On Writing is my favorite, especially Stephen King’s memoir of how he became the writer he is now.
Scott, I am glad that they were inspirational. It is amazing hearing Mr King’s story a truly great read!
Great post! I love those two movies.
“Aren’t you glad to hear you are not a golem?”
Andy, I love that line!