--- product_id: 48975428 title: "How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling: 1" price: "£28.90" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48975428-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: 1 **Price:** £28.90 **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: 1 - **How much does it cost?** £28.90 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/48975428-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: 1 10th ed. by Frey, James N (ISBN: 9780312010447) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Mr Frey! Very good Mr Frey! - 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: A gem - The unpromising title belies a very wise book. I get the impression that James N. Frey has put absolutely everything that is necessary to a novice author into his book and nothing that isn't. It's a completely lean piece of work. What's remarkable then is that rather than reeling off lists of bullet-pointed instructions he's written a charming and witty page-turner. This is really the only book on novel writing that I've read that tells you not only how to write a novel but makes you want to immediately return to your moribund manuscript and pick up where you left off. My first novel has now been submitted...This is the only customer review I've ever written for any product but I really do feel Mr. Frey has got it bang on. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 445,145 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6,521 in Words, Language & Grammar (Books) 8,162 in Language Study & Reference | | Book 1 of 2 | How to Write a Damn Good | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (336) | | 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 | 1 Dec. 1987 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Press | ## Images ![How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling: 1 - 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: 1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81arC0x5fQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mr Frey! Very good Mr Frey! *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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gem *by R***I on 1 December 2008* The unpromising title belies a very wise book. I get the impression that James N. Frey has put absolutely everything that is necessary to a novice author into his book and nothing that isn't. It's a completely lean piece of work. What's remarkable then is that rather than reeling off lists of bullet-pointed instructions he's written a charming and witty page-turner. This is really the only book on novel writing that I've read that tells you not only how to write a novel but makes you want to immediately return to your moribund manuscript and pick up where you left off. My first novel has now been submitted...This is the only customer review I've ever written for any product but I really do feel Mr. Frey has got it bang on. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good ideas and easy format *by C***K on 3 October 2015* Bought this is a gift and had a quick look. Good ideas and easy format. Sadly the recipient has not started to write his book. ## 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/48975428-how-to-write-a-damn-good-novel-a-step-by](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48975428-how-to-write-a-damn-good-novel-a-step-by) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*