--- product_id: 259486378 title: "How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling" price: "£37.85" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/259486378-how-to-write-a-damn-good-novel-a-step-by store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling **Price:** £37.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling - **How much does it cost?** £37.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/259486378-how-to-write-a-damn-good-novel-a-step-by) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by Frey, James N online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: I was writing for at least five or six years before I bought this book. The cheesy title put me off. I'd had moderate success but I hadn't, despite investing in countless other books on writing learnt how to properly define and develop a premise or look at my manuscript objectively. Both big problems if you want to write anything well. So I swallowed my literary ego and sought the support of our friend Mr Frey. And he is our friend. This man has named this book in the same way Ronseal branded their wood preservative. It does exactly what it says on the tin. I read this book cover to cover twice, made some notes, took a long hard look at my work and wrote a response to the professional that had sent me some crushing editorial feedback. I outlined my own thoughts on corrections for my manuscript. They were impressed. I was relieved. I've never looked back. If you want to write. If you really, really want to know, you could do a lot worse than to start with this book. It's honest, it's readable and damn it, it's funny. Good luck! Review: Very helpful n interesting read ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (183) | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.42 x 21.59 cm | | Edition | 10th ed. | | ISBN-10 | 0312010443 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0312010447 | | Item weight | 295 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 192 pages | | Publication date | 15 December 1987 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Press | ## Images ![How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-JCJHYhSL.jpg) ![How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81arC0x5fQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***M on 25 March 2010* I was writing for at least five or six years before I bought this book. The cheesy title put me off. I'd had moderate success but I hadn't, despite investing in countless other books on writing learnt how to properly define and develop a premise or look at my manuscript objectively. Both big problems if you want to write anything well. So I swallowed my literary ego and sought the support of our friend Mr Frey. And he is our friend. This man has named this book in the same way Ronseal branded their wood preservative. It does exactly what it says on the tin. I read this book cover to cover twice, made some notes, took a long hard look at my work and wrote a response to the professional that had sent me some crushing editorial feedback. I outlined my own thoughts on corrections for my manuscript. They were impressed. I was relieved. I've never looked back. If you want to write. If you really, really want to know, you could do a lot worse than to start with this book. It's honest, it's readable and damn it, it's funny. Good luck! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***T on 29 June 2016* Very helpful n interesting read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***R on 2 January 2018* Very impressed with this book on the craft of writing a dramatic novel. James Frey lays out the major building blocks that are required in an orderly fashion with no fluff to confuse the aspiring author. A new, or even an experienced writer could benefit from reading this book on the craft of writing I believe. ## Frequently Bought Together - How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling: 1 - How to Write a Damn Good Novel II: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/259486378-how-to-write-a-damn-good-novel-a-step-by](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/259486378-how-to-write-a-damn-good-novel-a-step-by) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*