In this episode of Write, Writer, Write! host Deborah Froese shares a handpicked list of writing books that have shaped her creative journey—from mindset-shifting classics to practical guides on story structure and craft. Whether you're feeling stuck, building skills, or seeking creative inspiration, these books offer support, insight, and the occasional "aha" moment to help you along the way.

Tune in for a rich blend of memoir, theory, how-to, and creative philosophy. And yes, every book mentioned is listed below, so you can explore at your own pace.

POWER YOUR CRAFT WITH THESE BOOKS

Writing Mindset

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis

The Heart of Story

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Storytelling Animal by Jonathan Gottschall

Story by Robert McKee

Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

How-to Guides

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

Stein on Writing by Sol Stein

Bring Your Writing To Life

Rivet Your Readers with Deep POV by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

The Emotion Thesaurus and the Writers Helping Writers series by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

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