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How to Write a Damn Good Novel II (Hardcover)

by James Frey (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc. (31 Dec 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312104782
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312104788
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 183,056 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Frey expands on his earlier take on the art of novel writing. His focus here is on dramatic fiction. Using examples from a broad range of fiction, he shows what these works have in common and how writers can learn from the authors to improve their own writing. Some of the areas discussed are developing characters, creating suspense, using a strong narrative voice, and understanding the author/reader contract . . . A good choice for the writing shelf. It is a clear-headed study, with a bit of humor and solid advice. Anyone who owns the first book should have this one, but it can also stand on its own."--"Library Journal"

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendously helpful if you are planning a commercial novel, 19 Jan 2000
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As a literary agent I have given copies of the first edition to many of my clients: it has helped them all. I wish this second edition was available from a British publisher. It's practical and down-to-earth, concise, and always keeps one aim in mind: to help you write a novel that will be a) saleable and b)readable. You need the two to come together to achieve real success in the marketplace. There are very many books about how to write, but I think this is one of the best in that all the advice is easily applied...
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, but be careful..., 6 Feb 2006
By Antony Guntrip "Tony Guntrip" (Oxford, England) - See all my reviews
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This is a great little gem of a book, but fans of Mr Frey watch out: This is republished as "How to write a damn good fiction", so don't buy it if you've already got that one - the text is identical and you only end up having to return one...
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb continuation from the basics..., 24 Feb 2003
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Accomplished writer and lecturer James N Frey returns to his successful 'How to Write' with this succinct guide. While the book only contains about 150 pages it includes very useful anecdotes and advice, references and examples all with Freys light splash of humour throughout.

Although published in 1994 in America it has now been published in the UK by Macmillan in 2002 under the same title with a grey keyboard on a blue background as the more 'professional' looking cover.

Written more for people who feel they have a grasp of the basics of writing creativity, structure, language, dialogue etc. and want know more, this book delivers very well. Dispensing with what Frey describes as the 'pseudo-rules' of a lot of other writing guide books he encourages and guides instead of trying to inhibit your creativity. All round an excellent book from a very good teacher.

The one thing none of these books can do of course is criticise any work you have produced and although they help you do this for yourself with a new perspective, better armed with a mind more aware of the common mistakes, try to get a few people from differing backgrounds to read your work if possible and listen to what they have to say about it. Nothing beats a second pair of eyes picking up the things you hadn't noticed before.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for fiction writers
A damn good book. I recommend it 100%. It is essential reading for writers and was recommended to me by published novelists.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and easy to read
This is a gem.

The design and chapter layout is good and follows a logical progression. This helps the reader to build an excellent mind map of his advice. Read more

Published on 16 Nov 2005 by castillo25

5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Advice
You know the basics, you have the grammar down, the characterization, the plot, the lot - then this is what you want! Read more
Published on 1 Jul 2003 by AKB

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for more advanced writers
Hard-hitting, no-nonsense advice that does the job. This gives excellent guidelines for writers who find writers' guides sometimes a little basic. Read more
Published on 9 April 2003 by Mr. Paul J. Bradshaw

5.0 out of 5 stars Damn good book on writing.
I read this book first, then book I. Both are equally good. This book, Al Zuckerman's How to Write a Blockbuster, Dwight Swain's Techniques of the Sellling Writer, and Chris... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some excellent innsight as to the truth of novel writing
The only thing wrong with this book is its emphasis on premise. I dont think anyone needs to focus on premise as heavily as he does--a good novel will develope its own premise... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for serious writers!
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Published on 11 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Better and better!
Who says sequels are necessarily inferior? James Frey shows even more straightforward, hard-hitting techniques that will leave even the experienced writer looking at his or... Read more
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