Right. Absolutely every writer I've met-- by person or on any of the dozens of writers forums that I contribute to I hear that the best advice is to read to best and see what makes them so good and incorporate them into your writing. I re-read plenty of my favorite books and study them. You learn so much. As a writer your time is limited so you have to make sure you're reading only best so I propose that we list all the fiction that we've read and found beneficial to writing. This needn't be just a list of the best books (like IMDB lists the best movies) this is about whether or not it's beneficial and you've learned from it. Also can you state what you've learned and what genre it's focused towards (don't worry if it overlaps list everything it fits into.)
Saga of Darren Shan-- Horror, thriller, fantasy-- how to write a strong, logic, entertaining, linear plot
The Demonata-- Horror, thriller, fantasy-- how to write exciting, short, choppy, scary, cagey scenes also how to write from three MC's POV and link their storylines into one huge complex tangle
The Inheritance Trilogy-- Fantasy-- How to get away with using suspiciously similar plotlines and ideas to other successful authors Only joking!
His Dark Materials: Fantasy-- How to create an ORIGINAL world with interesting characters and plot lines
Edge Chronicles: Fantasy-- How to fit fascinating creatures and botany into an equally interesting plot
Alex Rider series-- Action-- How to write a decent plot with direct to the point action
Keys to the kingdom-- Fantasy -- How to create an bizarre yet tasty world which leaves you hungry for more
Add yours!
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