Customer Reviews
Essential Reading - By: DIB, 16 Feb 2008 
This is a must have for any fiction writer. It was recommended to me by a successful published novelist who teaches creative writing as a degree. It especially gives indispensable advice about characterization. It backs up it's theories with examples from well known novels. BUT BEWARE. The title of this book is 'HOW TO WRITE DAMN GOOD FICTION'. It is exactly the same book as Frey's differently titled, 'HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD NOVEL 2'. Make sure you don't by the same book twice.
p.s. Frey's 'How to Write a Damn Good Novel' is very good too.
Very Useful - By: Moonshine, 22 Sep 2006 Frey does a fantastic job here & approaches itin a friendly & amusing way. Apart from having very useful advice, I found the book inspiring & it gave my writing a bit of a boost. The section on dealing with family & 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.
Excellent, but watch out... - By: Antony Guntrip, 06 Feb 2006 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 & you only end up having to return one...
A must ... - By: SL Smith, 24 Sep 2004 I actually got this bookin with a "deal" with another writing book I purchased... but I was pleasantly surprised with what I received.
James N. Frey has packed this out with really interesting ideas, techniques & advice, which is down-to-earth, honest and, most importantly perhaps for a Writing book - inspiring.
Whether you are a beginner or a published novelist, I think this book is for you all.
Useful - By: , 13 Jun 2003 
I thought there were a few good examplesin this book that I hadn't come across before & it will be useful for reference time & again. Basically, no-nonsense advice givenin a clear voice.
