How to Write A Damn Good Novel by Frey

How to Write A Damn Good Novel by Frey

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.

HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD NOVEL, HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD NOVEL II: Advanced Approaches, and THE KEY: How to Write Damn Excellent Fiction Utilizing the Power of Myth are among FREY's worldwide bestselling works on the craft of fiction writing. He's also the author of nine novels, including THE LONG WAY TO DEATH, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. He's taught at the University of California, Berkeley Extension, the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, and the Oregon Writers' Colony, and he's been a featured speaker at writers' conferences across the US and Europe. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his--he claims--truly heroic--wife, Liza.