James N. Frey


James N. Frey is an American writer and creative writing teacher. Frey has written both fiction and non-fiction and is known for his book called How to Write a Damn Good Novel. He has written novels, plays, and several guides on writing. In addition to being an author, he is a lecturer at schools and conferences. Frey was selected Honored Teacher of the Year in 1994 for his novel writing classes at the University of [California, Berkeley]. Currently, Frey lives in Berkeley, California.

Fiction

Non-fiction: books about writing

  • How to Write a Damn Good Novel
  • How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II
  • The Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of Myth
  • How to Write a Damn Good Mystery
  • ''How to Write a Damn Good Thriller''