Dufresne's smart, practical, hard-nosed guide is ideal for the person who has always wanted to write a novel, but has been daunted by the sometimes chaotic, always challenging writing process.

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.