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How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy

Author : Orson Scott Card

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 17,82 MB

Release : 2001-09-15

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 158297103X

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Book Description

Learn to write science fiction and fantasy from a master You've always dreamed of writing science fiction and fantasy tales that pull readers into extraordinary new worlds and fantastic conflicts. Best-selling author Orson Scott Card shows you how it's done, distilling years of writing experience and publishing success into concise, no-nonsense advice. You'll learn how to: • utilize story elements that define the science fiction and fantasy genres • build, populate, and dramatize a credible, inviting world your readers will want to explore • develop the "rules" of time, space and magic that affect your world and its inhabitants • construct a compelling story by developing ideas, characters, and events that keep readers turning pages • find the markets for speculative fiction, reach them, and get published • submit queries, write cover letters, find an agent, and live the life of a writer The boundaries of your imagination are infinite. Explore them with Orson Scott Card and create fiction that casts a spell over agents, publishers, and readers from every world.



How To Write And Sell Great Short Stories

Author : Linda M. James

Publisher : John Hunt Publishing

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 28,33 MB

Release : 2011-12-09

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1780993625

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Book Description

How to create characters who are more real than your family and friends? How to make these characters speak with their own dialogue, not yours? How to create vivid locations that readers can actually see? How to create such intriguing plots that readers are desperate to carry on reading? How to be really creative with words? You don’t? Then you need to buy this invaluable book. It will not only teach you fascinating story-telling techniques, but how to market your polished short stories once they are written so that they sell worldwide!



How To Write and Sell Short Stories For Writers?

Author : Connor Whiteley

Publisher : CGD Publishing

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 48,23 MB

Release :

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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Short stories amaze writers with their money-making opportunities and money. Writers love short stories for their benefits, and short stories are so much fun. This great insightful book based on practice, listening to professionals and personal experiences, you’ll learn how to improve your short story writing, why short stories are amazing and why they’re great for money-making opportunities. If you want to investigate the amazing world of short stories. You NEED this book. BUY NOW!



Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

Author : Laurie Lamson

Publisher : TarcherPerigee

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 32,93 MB

Release : 2014-02-20

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 039916555X

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"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison, Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: -Harlan Ellison, on crafting the perfect story title -Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale -Piers Antony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable This collection of storytelling secrets from top genre writers-including winners of Nebula, Hugo, Edgar, and Bram Stoker awards-is essential for any writer looking to take a leap beyond the ordinary"--



Get Started in Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy

Author : Adam Roberts

Publisher : Teach Yourself

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 28,4 MB

Release : 2014-11-28

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 144479566X

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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING AWESOME AND AMAZING FICTION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION. This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing science fiction and fantasy for the complete beginner. This book provides all the information, guidance, and advice you need to write great science fiction to captivate your readers. It will help you understand how the genre works, the big dos and don'ts - as well as giving you the inspiration and motivation you actually need to write. Written by a leading science fiction novelist and a Professor in Creative Writing at the University of London - you'll discover how to let your creativity flow, create incredible worlds, and get your novel finished. ABOUT THE SERIES The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.



The Business of Science Fiction

Author : Mike Resnick

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 15,99 MB

Release : 2010-03-24

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0786456809

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Book Description

Two prolific and award-winning science fiction writers, Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg, have been publishing a "Dialogue" in every issue of the SFWA Bulletin, official publication of the Science Fiction Writers of America, for more than a decade. These collected columns explore every aspect of the literary genre, from writing to marketing to publishing, combining wit and insight with decades of experience.



The Craft of Writing Science Fiction that Sells

Author : Ben Bova

Publisher : Writers Digest Books

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 24,1 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9780898796001

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Book Description

Offers advice for constructing strong stories and novels, discusses the major elements of science fiction storytelling, and offers tips on researching markets and submitting manuscripts for publication



Write and Sell Your Novel

Author : Marina Oliver

Publisher : How To Books Ltd

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 33,15 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9781857038767

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Book Description

All you need to know to write and sell your own novel can be found in this updated third edition, from how to start writing, honing your work with other writers through to the process of publication. It includes lists of names and addresses for publishers, author contacts and resources.



On Writing Science Fiction

Author : George H. Scithers

Publisher : Wildside Press LLC

Page : 238 pages

File Size : 13,4 MB

Release : 1981-12-01

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1880448785

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Book Description

Here you will find the collective experience of three writers and editors distilled into a complete guide to writing science fiction. Separate chapters cover Idea, Plot, Character, Background, Science, Tragedy, and Comedy. Twelve stories, each a first sale by its author, illustrate the main points of the book. A foreword by Isaac Asimov gives an overall look at the task of becoming an SF writer, and an appendix by the editors explains exactly how to prepare a manuscript for publication.



Writing and Selling Poetry, Fiction, Articles, Plays, and Local History

Author : Marcia Muth

Publisher : Sunstone Press

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 48,10 MB

Release : 1985

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9780865340480

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This book is designed to help both the beginning writer and the published writer who wants additional guidance in the marketing aspects of the trade. All the creative aspects of writing are covered from how to get and develop ideas to the ways and means of researching them. There are sections on copyright, contracts and computers as well as how to solve the "writer's block" and how to handle the writer's horror: rejections. An extensive bibliography serves as a guide for further reading. "Wisconsin Bookwatch" reported: "...a thoroughly 'user friendly' guide written especially for novice writers trying to cope with the necessities of marketing, as well as writer's block, handling the soul-crushing rejections, scrutinizing one's contract, and more. 'Writing and Selling' is recommended as a brief, simply presented instructional reference offering meticulous step-by-step directions, and as an effective starting primer for aspiring writers seeking remunerative publication of their work."