Karl Whitney: In the gold rush of writing, choose your shovel wisely

People are always interested in learning about the craft of writing. Karl Whitney recommends some books on that very subject.

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It’s tempting to think that somewhere there’s a list of rules that, if followed, will make you a better writer. Part of the process of becoming a writer involves finding out as much as you can about the craft and trying to improve. 

But this is cumulative rather than instant, so one piece of advice, one seminar or one book, good though they may be, won’t push things forward as much as you might like. Yet, over time you get better at what you do — if you have the courage to stick with it.