Elements of Fiction Writing Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Elements of Fiction Writing books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Characters & Viewpoint (By: Orson Scott Card)
Buy on Amazon1988
Plot (By: Ansen Dibell)
Buy on Amazon1988
Dialogue (By: Lewis Turco)
Buy on Amazon1989
Beginnings, Middles & Ends (By: Nancy Kress)
Buy on Amazon1992
Conflict, Action and Suspense (By: William Noble)
Buy on Amazon1994
Setting (By: Jack M. Bickham)
Buy on Amazon1994
A World of Fiction
Buy on Amazon1983
Short Takes
Buy on Amazon1992
The Way Life Should Be
Buy on Amazon2005
Coming of Age in a Hardscrabble World
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Elements of Fiction Writing series is publication order: 1. Characters & Viewpoint (By: Orson Scott Card) (1988), 2. Plot (By: Ansen Dibell) (1988), 3. Dialogue (By: Lewis Turco) (1989), 4. Beginnings, Middles & Ends (By: Nancy Kress) (1992), 5. Conflict, Action and Suspense (By: William Noble) (1994), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Elements of Fiction Writing series by Monica Wood contains 10 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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