Greetings from Writer's Bookcase
We hope you enjoy browsing through the great range of writing books on our website. We list how to write titles for all genres as well as reference books on editing, marketing and self-publishing. And if you need a style guide, dictionary or thesaurus check out our great range.
Almost 700 of the listed titles are in stock for dispatch within 24 hours. A further 2000 or so can be posted generally within 12–16 days (stated just above the 'Add this to my cart' button).
We welcome orders from anywhere in the world. Note that book prices for overseas orders are reduced by 10% when the Australian goods and services tax (GST) is subtracted during order processing. We ship by airmail (eg 10–12 days to the USA.
Other types of books
If you are looking for books other than writing references and want the same high quality service and fair prices we highly recommend our companion website Scribbly Gum Books
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Marketing books
(updated 12 February 2008)
Australian Writer's Marketplace 2007-08
2008 Writer's Digest (USA) marketing books now available
We can dispatch the following titles in 12–14 days:
The following two are not currently listed on our website but if you require either of them just send us an email for price and availability:Less than half-price — The Writer's Handbook
We are selling at less than half-price the 2007 edition of The Writer's Handbook 2007 (edited by Barry Turner), the guide to UK and European markets for writers, journalists, publishers, editors, agents, screenwriters and broadcasters.
Audio Books
Our companion website Audio Books Direct has audio versions of how-to-write and inspirational books by some of our most popular authors including Natalie Goldberg, Stephen King, Ayn Rand, Brenda Ueland and Julia Cameron.
Our recent bestsellers
How to Write a Children's Picture Book
This volume shows aspiring children's picture book writers that no matter how carefully they labor over a story's tone, word choice, plot, character, setting, theme and style, they must have a thorough grasp of its structure for it to succeed.
How to Write a Damn Good Mystery
Edgar award nominee James N. Frey, author of the internationally best-selling books on the craft of writing, "How to Write a Damn Good Novel, "How to Write a Damn Good Novel II: Advanced Techniques, and "The Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using ...
Creating Character Emotions
Sweaty palms. Butterflies in the stomach. Pacing back and forth. There is no doubt this character is nervous. But isn't there a more original, more vivid way to express this emotion? Absolutely. In this unique book, Ann Hood will help you find fresh, ...
The First Five Pages
Using examples from actual manuscripts and query letters he's received, a publishing professional illuminates principles that can be applied to virtually any type of writing--fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and even poetry.
No matter what book you want let us know. We can then search the more than 1.5 million titles in the databases of our suppliers and provide you with price and availability.
Browsing the categories (left side of page)
While some of book categories are self-explanatory, it's not always obvious where to find some types of books. For example, books on poetry, writing for children, scriptwriting, fiction and non-fiction are all listed under 'Composition & creative writing'.
Australian Government style manual back in stock as paperback
The style manual is again available as paperback. Don't overlook the marvellous companion volume to the style manual, the Design Manual by David Whitbread.
New edition of Macquarie Dictionary
Australia's national dictionary of Australian English the new Macquarie 4th edition has been updated with all the words used by Australians today.
The recommended retail price for the new edition is $120, and our price is $110.
Australian books
Australian titles (often much cheaper than overseas ones) are marked with an *