There are a lot of excellent books about writing. Here are my top three. Each one is inspiring, informative and very readable. I’d recommend them to any writers.
“the making of a story’ A Norton Guide to Creative, Alice LaPlante. This is a comprehensive book that covers: getting started, point of view, dialogue, and everything in between. Each section ends with writing exercises, and examples of great literary fiction.
On Writing, A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King. This book consists partly of his experiences as a writer, and partly his writing advice. (His personal story is amazing!)
Startle and Illuminate: Carol Shields on Writing, by Anne Giardini and Nicholas Giardini. (Carol Shield’s daughter and grandson) This is a posthumous collection of essays, speeches and correspondence on writing. It includes her advice to her creative writing students.