In the world of writing, we often turn to peers, mentors, and books for help. While we cannot specifically advise someone a peer or mentor, we can, in fact, offer a list of books that we found helpful.
Just list any books here that were exceptionally helpful when you turned to them while seeking literary advice. If enough people post books that they really thought aided them, then I will eventually get to posting a large list of the books you all found most helpful, and I'll find links to where they can be bought as cheapest.
When listing a book, be sure to give the title, author, and why you found it so great. Try to bold the title as well if you could, so I can pick it out of everything else easily.
To start the list, I have to say that Plot & Structure, by James Scott Bell, was the best book on writing I ever read. I went through a phase of mass purchasing books to help me with my writing, but this one stood on top. I seriously read it like a novel. Never before had I been eager to read a book of this kind from cover to cover.
Not only did it incorporate excerpts that were very entertaining to read, it covered much more than just plot. I recommend this book tremendously.
And please, post away.
