The best way to become a better writer is to write consistently. But another effective way is to read.

Below are 10 recommended books you can read if you want to become a better writer.

1. Steering the Craft by Ursula K. LeGuin
2. The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler
3. The Creative Tarot by Jessica Crispin
4. Write. Publish. Repeat. by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant
5. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser
6. Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
7. Several Short Sentences about Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg
8. About Writing: Seven Essays, Four Letters, & Five Interviews by Samuel R. Delany
9. The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner
10. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

After reading all of these books, you can always visit a public library or do a web search to get more similar books to read.