Copywriting, Feature Writing, Reading

12 Great Books about Writing

Ruth Dawkins Copywriter Recommends 12 Best Books about writing

If you’ve read previous posts on this blog, or if you follow me online, you’ll know that my two favourite things in the world are reading and writing. So, what do you get when you combine those two interests?

Books about writing!

I thought I’d compile a list of my favourite books about writing so if you’re ever looking for inspiration, or advice on how to hone your craft, you’ll have some options to choose from. Continue reading “12 Great Books about Writing”

Reading

What I’m Reading

collage of books from Ruth Dawkins instagram

When I’m not writing, my other favourite thing to do is read.

It always has been. I’ve written before – for sites like Writers Bloc and also on my own blog – about my love of books and libraries.

Until recently I was a bit of a book hoarder. I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of books I’d read, even when I hadn’t enjoyed them very much. For someone who spent a few years as a reviewer and built up a huge collection, and then married someone who was also a big reader, it was a bit of a problem.  Continue reading “What I’m Reading”