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How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
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by James N. Frey (Author)

Unlock the Secrets of Storytelling: A Bestselling Author's Guide to Crafting Compelling Fiction

Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, How to Write a Damn Good Novel is perfect for beginners and professional writers alike who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. While talent and inspiration can't be taught, James N. Frey provides scores of helpful suggestions, sensible rules, and practical principles to help you hone your craft.

As an international bestseller, this book will enable all writers to face that intimidating first page, keep them on track when they falter, and help them recognize, analyze, and correct the problems in their own work. Whether you're a student in an MFA program, a self-taught novelist, or a writer looking to improve your skills, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights into the art of fiction writing.

Improve your storytelling techniques, overcome common writing challenges, and create compelling narratives with How to Write a Damn Good Novel, an essential reference for writers at any stage of their career.

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Written in a clear, crisp style, this book is perfect for beginners or professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't be taught, but Frey does give helpful, sensible rules and principles that will free a writer to face that intimidating first page, keep him on track when he falters, and help him analyze the problems with his work when he's done.

Author Biography

James N. Frey is the author of the internationally bestselling How to Write a Damn Good Novel and How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II, as well as nine novels. He has taught and lectured on creative writing at several different schools and conferences throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.76 x 8.43 x 5.76 IN
Publication Date: December 15, 1987

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