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Format: Hardcover, 174 pagesISBN: 0312010443Publisher: St. Martin’s PressDescriptionJames N. Frey, a successful novelist and teacher, presents a practical, systematic, witty and wise approach to writing a novel that will be published, will be read, and will be enjoyed. Written in a clear, crisp style, this book is perfect for beginners or professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can’t be taught, but Frey does give helpful, sensible rules and principles that will free a writer to face that intimidating first page, keep him on track when he falters, and help him analyze the problems with his work when he’s done.Topics include:· Creating sizzling characters· Developing a compelling premise· Telling a riveting story· Bringing the story to climax· Resolving the conflict· Establishing appropriate viewpoint and much more.As the title suggests, this is a hard-hitting, no-nonsense approach to the craft of storytelling. For writers who need to understand the basics of the traditional dramatic novel, who want to learn how to put together a novel that will grab a reader and not let go, this book will be invaluable.Writers who shopped for this item also viewed these items:    * Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His Craft    * No Plot? No Problem! A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days    * The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing    * The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life    * Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel