6 Writing Craft Books That Transformed My Approach to Storytelling

When I first started writing, I thought storytelling was all about inspiration. But the more I wrote, the more I realized that great stories aren’t just born—they’re built. Studying the craft helped me bridge the gap between my ideas and a structured, compelling novel. The books below have been instrumental in shaping my approach to writing. Whether you’re struggling with structure, character development, or outlining, these resources provide invaluable guidance. In this blog post I will briefly review 6 writing craft books, their key takeaways and how they’ve helped me.