Excellent books on feature writing:
- William E. Blundell, The Art and Craft of Featuring Writing This
book by a Wall Street Journal writer offers clear descriptions and guidance on
story forms, developing action, and adding depth.
- Bruce Garrison Professional Feature Writing A
detailed book for people seriously persuing free-lancing, this follows up on
many issues touched upon in introductory texts.
- Natalie Goldberg Writing Down the Bones Essays
in this volume get creativity flowing again; it's full of good suggestions and
exercises for anytime burn-out threatens.
- Anne Lamott Bird by Bird Many
professional writers recommend this honest book about the rigors, demands,
frustrations and break-throughs in becoming a writer.
- Brenda Ueland If You Want to Write A book
from the 1930s recently reprinted, this classic is deeply inspiring and full of
common sense.