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How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy

Author : Orson Scott Card
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 158297103X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy written by Orson Scott Card and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-09-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction

Author : Orson Scott Card
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1599631407
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction written by Orson Scott Card and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you envision celestial cities in distant, fantastic worlds? Do you dream of mythical beasts and gallant quests in exotic kingdoms? If you have ever wanted to write the next great fantasy or science fiction story, this all-in-one comprehensive book will show you how. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction is full of advice from master authors offering definitive instructions on world building, character creation, and storytelling in the many styles and possibilities available to writers of speculative fiction. Combining two Writer's Digest classics, Orson Scott Card's How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy and The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference, along with two new selections from award-winning science fiction and fantasy authors Philip Athans and Jay Lake, this new book provides the best of all worlds. You'll discover: • How to build, populate, and dramatize fantastic new worlds. • How to develop dynamic and meaningful themes that will expand the cannon of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling. • Exciting subgenres such as steampunk, as well as new developments in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. • How to imbue your tales with historically accurate information about world cultures, legends, folklore, and religions. • Detailed descriptions of magic rituals, fantastic weapons of war, clothing and armor, and otherworldly beasts such as orcs, giants, elves, and more. • How societies, villages, and castles were constructed and operate on a day-to-day basis. • Astounding methods of interstellar travel, the rules of starflight, and the realities and myths of scientific exploration. • How to generate new ideas and graft them to the most popular themes and plot devices in sci-fi and fantasy writing. The boundaries of your imagination are infinite, but to create credible and thrilling fiction, you must ground your stories in rules, facts, and accurate ideas. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction will guide you through the complex and compelling universe of fantasy and science fiction writing and help you unleash your stories on the next generation of readers and fans.

The Encyclopedia of Fantasy

Author : John Clute
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312198695
Total Pages : 1110 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (986 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Fantasy written by John Clute and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-03-15 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like its companion volume, "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction", this massive reference of 4,000 entries covers all aspects of fantasy, from literature to art.

Twentieth-century Science-fiction Writers

Author : Curtis C. Smith
Publisher : Saint James Press
ISBN 13 : 9780912289274
Total Pages : 960 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Twentieth-century Science-fiction Writers written by Curtis C. Smith and published by Saint James Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Writer's Guide to Creating a Science Fiction Universe

Author : George Ochoa
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898795363
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Writer's Guide to Creating a Science Fiction Universe written by George Ochoa and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To hold the interest of knowledgeable sci-fi readers, a writer the genre must stay within certain fuzzy boundaries of scientific belief. This volume provides some of the scientific detail that will make a writer's adventures compelling and consistent with current views of the universe. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Science Fiction Writer's Marketplace and Sourcebook

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Science Fiction Writer's Marketplace and Sourcebook written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Putting the Science in Fiction

Author : Dan Koboldt
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440353387
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Putting the Science in Fiction written by Dan Koboldt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres--science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers. This book brings together scientists, physicians, engineers, and other experts to help you: • Understand the basic principles of science, technology, and medicine that are frequently featured in fiction. • Avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions to ensure technical accuracy. • Write realistic and compelling scientific elements that will captivate readers. • Brainstorm and develop new science- and technology-based story ideas. Whether writing about mutant monsters, rogue viruses, giant spaceships, or even murders and espionage, Putting the Science in Fiction will have something to help every writer craft better fiction. Putting the Science in Fiction collects articles from "Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy," Dan Koboldt's popular blog series for authors and fans of speculative fiction (dankoboldt.com/science-in-scifi). Each article discusses an element of sci-fi or fantasy with an expert in that field. Scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and others share their insights in order to debunk the myths, correct the misconceptions, and offer advice on getting the details right.

The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction

Author : Philip Athans
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440507295
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction written by Philip Athans and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction and fantasy is one of the most challenging--and rewarding!--genres in the bookstore. But with New York Times bestselling author Philip Athans and fantasy giant R. A. Salvatore at your side, you’ll create worlds that draw your readers in--and keep them reading! Just as important, you’ll learn how to prepare your work for today’s market. Drawing on his years of experience as one of the most acclaimed professionals in publishing, Wizards of the Coast editor Athans explains how to set your novel apart--and break into this lucrative field. From devising clever plots and building complex characters to inventing original technologies and crafting alien civilizations, Athans gives you the techniques you need to write strong, saleable narratives. Plus! Athans applies all of these critical lessons together in an unprecedented deconstruction of a never-before-published tale by the one and only R. A. Salvatore! There are books on writing science fiction and fantasy, and then there’s this book--the only one you need to create strange, wonderful worlds for your own universe of readers!

The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

Author : John Clute
Publisher : St Martins Press
ISBN 13 : 9780312134860
Total Pages : 1386 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction written by John Clute and published by St Martins Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 1386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompassing 4,360 entries that provide critical insight and biographical and bibliographical data, an updated edition of a popular science fiction reference features a carefully cross-referenced format. Original.

St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers

Author : Jay P. Pederson
Publisher : Detroit, MI : St. James Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1212 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers written by Jay P. Pederson and published by Detroit, MI : St. James Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.

Meanwhile, Elsewhere

Author : Cat Fitzpatrick
Publisher : Littlepuss Press
ISBN 13 : 9781736716809
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book Meanwhile, Elsewhere written by Cat Fitzpatrick and published by Littlepuss Press. This book was released on 2021-06-11 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiction. In 2017, Meanwhile, Elsewhere, a large, strange, and devastatingly touching anthology of science fiction and fantasy from transgender authors was released onto the world. The collection received rave acclaim and won the ALA Stonewall Book Award Barbara Gittings Literature Award. When its original publisher went out of business, the book fell out of print, and LittlePuss Press is now pleased to bring this title back to life for a new audience of readers. What is Meanwhile, Elsewhere: Science Fiction and Fantasy From Transgender Writers? It is the #1 post-reality generation device approved for home use. It will prepare you to travel from multiverse to multiverse. No experience is required! Choose from twenty-five preset post-realities! Rejoice at obstacles unquestionably bested and conflicts efficiently resolved. Bring denouement to your drama with THE FOOLPROOF AUGMENTATION DEVICE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY UTOPIA.

The Science Fiction of H. G. Wells

Author : Frank D. McConnell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Science Fiction of H. G. Wells written by Frank D. McConnell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1981 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treating Wells as a major literary figure, the book focuses equally on his brilliance as a storyteller and upon his treatment of themes that have remained crucial to science ficion.

Science-Fiction Handbook

Author : L. Sprague deCamp
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0575103612
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Science-Fiction Handbook written by L. Sprague deCamp and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copy from the 1975 Owlswick Press print edition: L. Sprague de Camp's original Science-Fiction Handbook, published in 1953 and long out of print, has been favourably remembered by a whole generation of science fiction readers and aspiring writers. Over the years, at convention after convention, fans have urged its reissue. Teachers of courses on imaginative fiction have begged for the book; one planned to reproduce the manual for his creative writing course until he learned that the material was under copyright Because of this enduring interest, the present book came into being. Completely rewritten by de Camp and his wife Catherine, Science Fiction Handbook, Revised serves two purposes. It introduces the general reader to the fascinating field of imaginative fiction. The first two chapters describe the growth of science fiction from Aristophanes to Asimov and give the history of its parent literature, fantasy, which is as old as cavemen and as young as tomorrow. The rest of the book affords the apprentice writer an overview of the pleasures and problems of writing imaginative fiction an teachers him the many and varied skills such writing requires. There are chapters on setting the scene, plotting the story and writing dialogue. Other chapters are devoted to showing the creative writer how to sore his literary works, keep records for tax purposes, market a story, deal with editors and agents, read the fine print in contracts and bargain with publishers. Finally, there are helpful hints for the successful writer about relating to his community, handling publicity and melding the needs of the creative artists with those of a successful human being and family member. In short, here is a wealth of information on the techniques of writing fiction. Here, too, is the wisdom distilled by the de Camps in the course of their long writing careers. And, for those who have no desire to write, here is a chance to see what the writer's world is really like and to learn something about the remarkable literature that we call science fiction and fantasy.

Star Wars on Trial: The Force Awakens Edition

Author : David Brin
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1942952058
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (429 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars on Trial: The Force Awakens Edition written by David Brin and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Order in the Court! Star Wars: the most significant, powerful myth of the twenty-first century or morally bankrupt military fantasy? Six films. Countless books. $20 billion in revenue. No one can question the financial value or cultural impact of the Star Wars film franchise. But has the impact been for the good? In Star Wars on Trial's courtroom—Droid Judge presiding—Star Wars stands accused of elitist politics and sexism, religious and ethical lapses, the destruction of literary science fiction and science fiction film, and numerous plot holes and logical gaps. Supported by a witness list of bestselling science fiction authors, David Brin (for the prosecution) and Matthew Woodring Stover (for the defense) debate these charges and more before delivering their closing statements. The verdict? That's up to you. Covering the films from A New Hope to The Force Awakens, Brin and Stover provide new forewords that explore the newest generation of Star Wars films and what JJ Abrams must do to live up to—or redeem—the franchise.

The Science of Science-fiction Writing

Author : James E. Gunn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1578860113
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (788 download)

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Download or read book The Science of Science-fiction Writing written by James E. Gunn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fiction-writing text by a well-known sci-fi author, editor and professor.

Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

Author : Laurie Lamson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 039916555X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (991 download)

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Download or read book Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror written by Laurie Lamson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), 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 (R), on crafting the perfect story title -Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale -Piers Anthony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable Among the other writers incluided are: Steven Barnes, Peter Briggs, David Brin, Sara B. Cooper, Brian James Freeman, Joe R. Lansdale, Bruce McAllister, Vonda N. McIntyre, William F. Nolan, Michael Reaves, Melissa Scott, Michael Dillon Scott, Vanessa Vaughn and others. 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.

The Seer

Author : Sonia Orin Lyris
Publisher : Baen Books
ISBN 13 : 162579486X
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book The Seer written by Sonia Orin Lyris and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody Wants Answers. No One Wants the Truth. The Arunkel empire has stood a thousand years, forged by wealth and conquest, but now rebellion is stirring on the borders and treachery brews in the palace halls. Elsewhere, in a remote mountain village, a young mother sells the prophesies of her sister, Amarta, in order to keep them and her infant child from starving. It's a dangerous game when such revelations draw suspicion and mistrust as often as they earn coin. Yet Amarta's visions are true. And often not at all what the seeker wishes to hear. Now in a tapestry of loyalty, intrigue, magic, and gold, Amarta has become the key to a ruler's ambitions. But is she nothing beyond a tool? As Amarta comes into her own as a seer, she realizes she must do more than predict the future. She must create it. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About The Seer: "Compelling characters, a fully imagined world, and a gripping narrative: The Seer announces Sonia Lyris as a new and exciting voice in epic fantasy. I highly recommend this novel, and I look forward to her next."—David B. Coe, author of best-selling Winds of the Forelands series "The Seer is something extremely rare these days: a fantasy which is complex, complete, so intricate that you feel the picture goes on far, far beyond the parts of it which are in the book. There is a wonderful depth to it, and the characters and the setting in which the characters find themselves (both horrific and fascinating) made it compelling reading. The story's separate threads left me wondering how the author could possibly weave them together. She did so brilliantly, it was masterful and I was very impressed."—Dave Freer, author of the critically acclaimed Dragon's Ring series