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Amanda Haverstick's avatar

Thanks so much. “Write Useful Books” by Rob Fitzpatrick helped me SO much in terms of how to write a book that markets itself. Wishing luck and sending encouragement to you! I am starting to learn storytelling and look forward to reading your stuff. 💌 Amanda

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Nathan Baugh's avatar

That sounds like something I need to read! Appreciate the support and recommendation, Amanda

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Amanda Haverstick's avatar

Thanks. It was an Alex Su recommendation, if that name means anything to you. I love supporting ppl who are writing a book! Monday cheers- 💌

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Angela Hollowell's avatar

How I Write is always a go-to podcast for me. Thanks for the book recs!

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Henry Lau's avatar

+1 for White and Strunk. Also recommend Storycraft by Jack Hart

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Nathan's avatar

Great list! I also enjoyed "Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process" by the great John McPhee.

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John Kratz's avatar

I highly recommend Kendall Haven’s Story Proof!

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Thore Behrens's avatar

Awesome curated list!

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Sarah Allen's avatar

I was lucky enough to take that Brandon Sanderson class in person at BYU and honestly, he's an incredible writer, but I think he's an even better teacher and encourager.

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Nathan Baugh's avatar

that’s so cool - anything stand out in person we may miss through video?

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Sarah Allen's avatar

Ooh, good question. I guess I would say how generous and kind he is with all the students. He stays after to answer questions and just generally talk and geek out with folks who want to stay and geek out, and he's just an approachable, friendly guy.

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Marissa Firlight's avatar

My craft TBR just exploded! So much great advice and insight here. Thanks

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Divya Pai's avatar

Thank you for this list. It’s so well curated!

I’ve listened to a couple of Brandon Sanderson’s lectures and found them to be quite helpful and motivating.

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Andrew Tian's avatar

Thank you so much for the list and resources! I loved Bird by Bird.

Would love to add the Paris Review's 1958 interview of Ernest Hemmingway, called the Art of Fiction to the list:

https://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/4825/the-art-of-fiction-no-21-ernest-hemingway

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Tvisha Annem's avatar

Thank you for the recs! I've personally watched and rewatched Brandon Sanderson's lectures, they're super helpful.

As a comic artist and writer, I've actually learned a lot about writing in a way that focuses on progress and movement. You can't draw everything, so you have to combine, edit, and remove so many different parts to get the story across. Animation is another good resource to understand how you can imply story.

Thanks again! I'm definitely going to lock in and study these! The goal is to have a script/detailed outline by 2026! Always love reading your stuff Nathan!

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JB Minton 📺's avatar

This list was worth my subscription alone. 🙏🙌

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Melissa's avatar

Thank you for all the resources! I also love C.S. Lewis' five writing tips: https://redeeminggod.com/writing-tips-from-c-s-lewis/

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NURE ALAM's avatar

This is so helpful. Bookmarking it for later!

Thanks for sharing such valuable insights.

🥀🥀👍💯

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Keenan Weind's avatar

Hello Nathan, it's Keenan from True World!!! I wanted to send out a shout in hopes that we have some interests in common. I write Greek Tragedy, and essays from a historical perspective. I will check out your page, and if you have time, you're welcome to visit True World…

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