James N. Frey
Nato: March 15, 1943 – Syracuse, New York, United States
James N. Frey is an American novelist and creative-writing teacher known for practical guides to fiction craft, especially the internationally bestselling How to Write a Damn Good Novel and How to Write a Damn Good Novel II. He has also written nine novels, including Edgar Award nominee The Long Way to Die.
Biografia e Percorso dell'Autore
James Norbert Frey, born in Syracuse, New York, on March 15, 1943, built his career in two overlapping phases: first as a novelist, then as a widely read teacher of fiction craft. Public biographies credit him with nine novels and note titles such as The Elixir, U.S.S.A., The Long Way to Die, and Winter of the Wolves. The Long Way to Die was nominated for an Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America, and Winter of the Wolves became a Literary Guild Selection. Alongside the fiction, he developed a strong reputation as an instructor, leading the Open Workshop at the Squaw Valley Community of Writers for more than a decade and lecturing at schools, conferences, and workshops in the United States and Europe. ((https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/frey_james_n))
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How to write a damn good novel, II
James N. Frey
A no-nonsense guide for aspiring novelists, offering practical advice on crafting compelling characters, building tension, and mastering storytelling fundamentals.
How to write a damn good novel, II
James N. Frey
Advanced techniques for aspiring authors to elevate their fiction writing, focusing on character development, suspense, and crafting memorable stories.
How to Write a Damn Good Thriller
James N. Frey
Master the art of crafting gripping thrillers with expert guidance on plot, characters, and suspense-building techniques.
How to write a damn good novel, II
James N. Frey
A no-nonsense guide for aspiring novelists, offering practical advice on crafting compelling characters, building tension, and mastering storytelling fundamentals.
How to write a damn good novel, II
James N. Frey
Advanced techniques for aspiring authors to elevate their fiction writing, focusing on character development, suspense, and crafting memorable stories.
How to Write a Damn Good Thriller
James N. Frey
Master the art of crafting gripping thrillers with expert guidance on plot, characters, and suspense-building techniques.
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Voci della Community
"Jim Frey invented and owns the territory of disciplined fiction writing"
— Larry Brooks
"James N. Frey's How to Write a Damn Good Thriller is a must-read for anyone who dreams of writing a great thriller for the screen"
— Phil Gorn
"James N. Frey is one of America's leading creative writing teachers"
— BearCat Press
"I have James N. Frey's books on my shelves and the spines on both are falling apart from use"
— Robert Dugoni
"Frey makes the prospect of writing a novel feel considerably less daunting"
— Booklist
"James N. Frey is an internationally acclaimed creative writing teacher and workshop leader"
— Fantastic Fiction
"For over twenty years, James N. Frey has been providing insightful, straightforward how-to guidance"
— David Corbett
"Frey ... delivers a witty and entertaining writer's-conference-in-a-book"
— Library Journal
Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
