Is Life Like This? A Guide to Writing Your First Novel in Six Months
John Dufresne's smart, practical, hard-nosed guide is for
the person who has always wanted to write a novel but has been daunted by the
sometimes chaotic, always challenging writing process. A patient teacher and an
experienced writer, Dufresne focuses his expertise and good humor on helping
aspiring novelists take their first tentative steps.
"Belongs on the shelf alongside John Gardner's The Art
of Fiction and E. M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel."—Steve Yarbrough
“Dufresne's guide to fiction is filled with a can do spirit
that's sure to infect would-be novelists who read it.” — The Writer
“John Dufresne is a canny and sage adviser. . . . The book
is a rich companion even for those just thinking about their ambitions for
fiction.” — Ron Carlson, author of Ron Carlson Writes a Story
“Dufresne's generous, wise, cajoling, stern, and
compassionate voice will get you working right away.” — Brad Watson, author of
Aliens in the Prime of Their Lives
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