The Writing Life
by Annie Dillard
A gorgeous book by one of the masters of nonfiction. -- Bob
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
by Steven King
He's got a foul mouth, but the rest of his words are well-chosen. -- Bob
Bird by Bird : Some Instructions on Writing and Life
by Anne Lamott
Another writer with an unnecessary affection for naughty language, Lamott is nonetheless a witty, entertaining, and helpful writer. -- Bob
The Writer's Desk
by Jill Krementz
Pure fun: photos and descriptions of famous writers' workspaces. -- Bob
If You Want to Write : A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit
by Brenda Ueland
Martin Eden
by Jack London
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William Knowlton Zinsser
One Writer's Beginnings
by Eudora Welty
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
by Natalie Goldberg