Intending to become a commercially successful author, I take studying the craft of writing very seriously. Applying the same discipline I used when obtaining my MBA from Marquette University, I dedicate time to learning the fundamentals of excellent storytelling, including, but not limited to, structure, character arcs, and how to incite emotion within readers. I’ve also learned a lot from editors (including a Harry Potter editor), agents, and successful authors by attending local and national conferences.
Below are some of the best books I’ve studied that have shaped my writing so far:
