James N. Frey

James N. Frey is an American author and creative writing instructor born in 1943.

He has written both fiction and non-fiction, with his most well-known work being "How to Write a Damn Good Novel." Frey has authored several books on writing techniques and has also written novels and plays.

He is a respected lecturer at schools and conferences, and was named Honored Teacher of the Year in 1994 for his novel writing classes at the University of California, Berkeley.

Frey's approach to teaching writing focuses on practical, step-by-step methods for crafting compelling stories.

He currently resides in Berkeley, California.