Damyanti has a long list of books on writing, which may remind you of that one you have been wanting to read or help you find one from an author you respect.

If this list is too daunting for you, then read these ten recommendations from Paste Magazine. In this list, Kevin Keller notes, “For most of us, that moment [of manic inspiration] never comes, and the only way to unleash creativity is through persistence and discipline.”