Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel? With a little imagination and a lot of patience, you could make it happen! In this book, François Gravel doesn't just tell you a story. It reveals to you how it is written, from the initial idea to the final version. It is about dialogues, the creation of characters, copyright and storytelling… but also a class of rebellious students, a poorly gifted teacher, a mysterious restaurant and cannibalism!