Each year thousands of fiction writers, from beginners to bestselling author, benefit from Sol Steins sold-out workshops, featured appearances at writers conferences, software for writers, on-line columns, and his popular first book for writers, Stein on Writing. Stein practices what he teaches He is the author of nine novels, including the million-copy bestseller The Magician, as well as editor of such major writers as James Baldwin, Jack Higgins, Elia Kazan, Budd Schulberg, W. H. Auden, and Jacques Barzun, and the teacher and editor of several current bestselling authors. What sets Stein apart is his practical approach. He provides specific techniques that speed writers to successful publication. How to Grow a Novel is not just a book, but an invaluable workshop in print.