How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling

The acclaimed author of How to Write a Damn Good Novel offers master-class advice on writing gripping, emotionally charged, dramatic fiction.

"Damn good" fiction is dramatic fiction, Frey insists, whether it is by Hemingway or Grisham, Le Carre or Ludlum, Austen or Dickens. Despite their differences, these authors' works share common elements: strong narrative lines, fascinating characters, steadily building conflicts, and satisfying conclusions. Frey's How to Write a Damn Good Novel is one...