I would have to say William Faulkner, Jane Austen, Harry Potter, David Copperfield. I could go on and on.
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Re: New writer needs reading suggestions
jonathan lethem is indeed a fantastic writer. so is ann patchett. kelly link. john dufresne.
at least, these are some that inspire me. my copies of their books are dogeared and marked up. as i read i think "yes,i need to do that!" or "why didn't i think to use that type of detail?"
i think it is different for everyone. but if you want a book on HOW to go about writing, and what to do and not to do, i most highly recommend "the lie that tells the truth" by john dufresne. he is an amazing fiction writer, and an equally amazing teacher.
at least, these are some that inspire me. my copies of their books are dogeared and marked up. as i read i think "yes,i need to do that!" or "why didn't i think to use that type of detail?"
i think it is different for everyone. but if you want a book on HOW to go about writing, and what to do and not to do, i most highly recommend "the lie that tells the truth" by john dufresne. he is an amazing fiction writer, and an equally amazing teacher.
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