| Description |
402 pages ; 23 cm |
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[Genre writing series] |
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Genre writing series.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1 How to write science fiction and fantasy / by Orson Scott Card. The infinite boundary -- World creation -- Story construction -- Writing well. |
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pt. 2. The state of the genre : fantasy & science fiction in the 21st century / by by Philip Athans. |
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pt. 3. The world of steampunk / by by Jay Lake. |
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pt. 4 The writer's complete fantasy reference. Traditional fantasy cultures / by Michael J. Varhola -- World cultures / by Michael J. Varhola -- Magic / by Allen Maurer and Renee Wright -- Witchcraft and pagan paths / by Allan Maurer and Renee Wright -- Commerce, trade, and law in contemporary fantasy / by Sherrilyn Kenyon -- Fantasy races / by Andrew P. Miller and Daniel Clark -- Creatures of myth and legend / by Andrew P. Miller and Daniel Clark -- Dress and costume / by Sherrilyn Kenyon -- Arms, armor, and armies / by Michael J. Varhola -- Anatomy of a castle / by Michael J. Varhola. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- Authorship.
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Science fiction -- Authorship.
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Fantasy fiction -- Technique.
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Science fiction -- Technique.
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Fantasy fiction -- Authorship.
(OCoLC)fst00920711
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Fantasy fiction -- Technique. (OCoLC)fst00920721
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Science fiction -- Authorship.
(OCoLC)fst01108568
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Science fiction -- Technique. (OCoLC)fst01108605
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| Added Author |
Card, Orson Scott, author.
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Athans, Philip, author.
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Lake, Jay, author.
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Container of (work): Card, Orson Scott.
How to write science fiction and fantasy.
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Writer's Digest Books (Firm), creator.
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| Added Title |
Writing fantasy and science fiction |
| ISBN |
9781599631400 (paperback) |
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1599631407 (paperback) |
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