Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refuse to Be Done | 2022 | Matt Bell | Buy |
Refuse to Be Done (2022) lays out Matt Bell’s approach to writing fiction in three drafts. The first draft is about exploration and discovery; the second tears the manuscript apart and rebuilds its structure; the third polishes sentences and makes final cuts. Each section includes practical exercises and examples.
The book draws on Bell’s experience as a novelist and creative writing professor at Arizona State University. It has become a popular resource in MFA programs and writing workshops.