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NaNoWriMo 2023

This GCC Library Guide helps you get ready for National Novel Writing Month with books, videos, and websites about writers and writing.

Where to Find Books About Writing

Curious about how published writers think or what they do each day to prepare for a writing session? Need some inspiration or motivation to get started? Looking for some writing prompts to spark your imagination?

From the eccentric habits of famous writers to creative writing prompts and tips on writing fiction, the following books at the GCC Library will help inspire you to write anything, including your next novel. If you don't see what you like here, you can use OneSearch to help you find more books. Use the following keywords to get started:

  • Fiction AND Technique
  • Authorship
  • Fiction AND Authorship
  • "Creative Writing"

Or you can browse the library's books. Most creative writing books at the GCC Library live in the 808 section of the library. The most popular address is 808.3. 

If your library uses the Library of Congress system, you'll find most books on or about creative writing in the PN section.

You can find out more about these different classification systems here:

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