Here’re some great books for fiction writers who want to improve their craft. Perfect if your family is looking for last minute gift suggestions for you.
Characterization
Writer’s Guide to Character Traits by Linda N. Edelstein. It includes profiles of human behaviours and personality types.
Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors by Brandilyn Collins. No more flat characters if you use the suggestions in this book.
Miscellaneous
Hooked by Les Edgerton. What to do and not to do at the beginning of your story.
The Power of Point of View: Make Your Story Come to Life by Alicia Rasley
Description by Monica Wood
Between the Lines by Jessica Morrell. This one's a huge favorite of mine.
Writing for the YA Market
Writing and Selling the YA Novel by K.L. Going
Editing Fiction
Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore by Elizabeth Lyon
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King
Style
Spunk & Bite: A writer’s guide to bold, contemporary Style by Arthur Plotnik
Sin and Syntax: How to craft wickedly effective prose by Constance Hale
The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier by Bonnie Trenga
A Dash of Style by Noah Lukeman
Getting the Words Right: 39 ways to improve your writing by Theodore A. Rees Cheney
Books Written Especially for Teens
Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly by Gail Carson Levine (the author of books such as Ella Enchanted)