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Name: How to write a damn good novel, 2
Author: James N. Frey

📘 How to write a damn good novel, 2 by James N. Frey

James N. Frey continues his bestselling series with "How to Write a Damn Good Novel, 2," offering an advanced course in the fundamentals of storytelling. The book deepens exploration of tension building, creating vivid and engaging characters, and cultivating readers’ sympathy, empathy, and identification. Written in a clear, illustrative style with numerous examples, it serves both writers looking to craft superior novels and readers who wish to read and evaluate them more critically.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Education & Language/Teaching

Authors: James N. Frey

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