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How to Write Damn Good Fiction: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic St: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling (Paperback)

by James N Frey (Author)
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  • Paperback: 164 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Reference (23 Aug 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0333907590
  • ISBN-13: 978-0333907597
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 14.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 152,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the author of How to Write a Damn Good Novel, this book offers powerful advanced techniques in fiction writing - how to build suspense, create fresher, more interesting characters, and achieve greater reader sympathy, empathy and identification. Quoting a range of writers from Stephen King and Kafka to Peter Benchley and Stephen Crane, this is a practical, readable, down to earth and concise book which analyses what makes good (and commercial) fiction work and shows how to apply this understanding in an author's own writing. It is a must for any serious writer.



About the Author

James N Frey is one of the most admired lecturers and writers on the art of writing novels. The author of nine novels himself, he conducts writing workshops at the University of California, Berkeley and lectures regularly across the US. He lives in California.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but watch out..., 6 Feb 2006
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This is a great little gem of a book, but fans of Mr Frey watch out: This is a reprint of "How to write a damn good novel II", 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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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful, 22 Sep 2006
Frey does a fantastic job here and approaches it in a friendly and amusing way. Apart from having very useful advice, I found the book inspiring and it gave my writing a bit of a boost. The section on dealing with family and friends who don't appreciate your writing lifestyle was hilarious. And unfortunately true.

I'd recommend this to people who can already write competantly, but perhaps need some guidance on the finer points of plotting.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, 13 Jun 2003
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I thought there were a few good examples in this book that I hadn't come across before and it will be useful for reference time and again. Basically, no-nonsense advice given in a clear voice.
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