Writer's Craft books in order

The Writer's Craft series by Rayne Hall is an extensive library of writing guides covering fiction technique, from scary scenes and fight choreography to dialogue, pacing, and publishing.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Writing Scary Scenes 2012 Rayne Hall Buy
2 The Word-Loss Diet 2013 Rayne Hall Buy
3 Writing About Villains 2013 Rayne Hall Buy
4 Writing Fight Scenes 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
5 Writing About Magic 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
6 Writing Dark Stories 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
7 Writing Short Stories to Promote Your Novels 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
8 Twitter for Writers 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
9 Why Does My Book Not Sell? 20 Simple Fixes 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
10 Writing Vivid Settings 2014 Rayne Hall Buy
11 SWOT For Writing Success - Write More, Write Better, Sell More Books 2015 Rayne Hall N/A
12 How To Train Your Cat To Promote Your Book 2015 Rayne Hall Buy
13 Writing Deep Point Of View 2015 Rayne Hall Buy
14 Getting Book Reviews 2015 Rayne Hall Buy
15 Euphonics For Writers 2015 Rayne Hall Buy
16 Writing Vivid Dialogue 2016 Rayne Hall Buy
17 Novel Revision Prompts 2016 Rayne Hall Buy
18 Writing Vivid Characters 2016 Rayne Hall Buy
19 Writing Book Blurbs and Synopses 2016 Rayne Hall Buy
20 Writing Vivid Plots 2016 Rayne Hall Buy
21 Write Your Way Out Of Depression 2016 Rayne Hall Buy
22 Writing Vivid Emotions 2017 Rayne Hall Buy
23 Mid-Novel Writing Prompts 2017 Rayne Hall Buy
24 Fantasy Writing Prompts 2017 Rayne Hall Buy
25 Horror Writing Prompts 2017 Rayne Hall Buy
26 Dr Rayne’s Guide To Writerly Disorders 2017 Rayne Hall Buy
27 Writing Love Scenes 2018 Rayne Hall Buy
28 How To Write That Scene 2018 Rayne Hall Buy
29 More Horror Writing Prompts 2018 Rayne Hall Buy
30 Author Branding 2019 Rayne Hall Buy
31 Ghostwriting 2019 Rayne Hall Buy
32 Writing Gothic Fiction 2019 Rayne Hall Buy
33 Fiction Pacing 2019 Rayne Hall Buy
34 Copywriting 2020 Rayne Hall Buy
35 Crisis Writing 2021 Rayne Hall Buy
36 200 Boosts for Indie Authors 2021 Rayne Hall Buy
37 Writing and Publishing a Book Series 2022 Rayne Hall Buy
38 Writing Romance Novels and Love Stories 2022 Rayne Hall Buy
39 Writing and Publishing Short Stories 2022 Rayne Hall Buy
40 Publishing Story Collections and Anthologies 2023 Rayne Hall Buy

The Writer’s Craft series is Rayne Hall’s most extensive publishing project, with 40 titles released between 2012 and 2023. Each book focuses on a specific aspect of writing fiction, offering practical instruction with examples and exercises. The series covers everything from the mechanics of prose (The Word-Loss Diet, Euphonics For Writers) to genre-specific techniques (Writing Scary Scenes, Writing Gothic Fiction, Writing Love Scenes).

Several volumes address the business side of writing, including Getting Book Reviews, Author Branding, and 200 Boosts for Indie Authors. Others provide creative fuel through themed writing prompts for fantasy, horror, and mid-novel sticking points. The breadth of the series means writers at various stages and in different genres can find relevant guidance. Hall draws on her own decades of publishing experience throughout, making the advice grounded in practice rather than theory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Writer's Craft series?

There are 40 books in the Writer’s Craft series, published between 2012 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Writer's Craft series?

The first book in the Writer’s Craft series is Writing Scary Scenes, published in 2012.

Which Writer's Craft book should a beginning writer start with?

Writing Vivid Characters and Writing Vivid Plots are good starting points for fiction writers, as they cover the fundamentals. Writers working in specific genres may prefer to start with Writing Scary Scenes (horror), Writing Fight Scenes (action), or Writing Love Scenes (romance).

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