How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling

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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.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004WPGF4Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin’s Press
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2010
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 264 KB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1429997850
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ How to Write a Damn Good
Best Sellers Rank: #695,123 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #262 in Fiction Writing Reference (Kindle Store) #561 in Authorship #640 in Authorship Reference
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