Finally, a truly creativeand hilariousguide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. Provocative and reassuring, nurturing and wise,Frank and friendly talk about the approach to and the craft of fiction&a welcome companion.Dufresne makes it all good fun, from first to last, from guggle to zatch. See for yourself.An engaging covers-all-the bases guidesometimes moving, often funny, full of goodwill and good sense. This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction. Brad Watson