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Loading... How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Genre Writing Series)by Orson Scott CardSeries: Genre Writing Series, Writer's Digest Classics
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I've read a lot of books about writing, and while this one does not say anything I didn't already know, it does go into more detail specifically regarding the speculative fiction genre. For example, Card explains things like the use of metaphor in science fiction (very tricky); the importance of backstory, world history, and even alien evolution (and what happens if you skimp on it); and developing the rules of the universe you've created. This is a good book as far as writing speculative fiction goes, but it assumes you already know something about fiction writing in general. I would recommend it as a companion or secondary book on writing, not the very first thing you pick up upon making the decision to try your hand at the craft. (  ) melydia | Oct 28, 2009 |  I enjoyed the book, but not for the reasons that I should have. There are lots of lists that have information in them, and I'm a sucker for a good list, so that's where I pulled the meat of my enjoyment from the book. Not great, simply because it tells very little about actual writing, but not horrible by any means. A good read for science fiction and fantasy fans, probably really boring for anyone else. (  ) Kunzelman | Jun 19, 2009 | A great author gives some great tips to budding and experienced authors ( ) Neale | Jan 4, 2009 | worldsedge | Sep 30, 2008 | This book wasn't very good. Or, to be more accurate, it was almost completely empty of what I was looking for, the themes and matters of relevance of speculative fiction, instead concerning itself almost wholly with the surface elements. Supposedly he has a better and respected book about actual writing, but based on this I'm not running to seek it out. (  ) duck2ducks | Sep 4, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 158297103X, Paperback)Finally, Orson Scott Card's Hugo award-winning classic on the art and craft of writing science fiction and fantasy is available in paperback! Card provides invaluable advice for every science fiction and fantasy writer interested in constructing stories about people, worlds and events that stretch the boundaries of the possible...and the magical. They'll learn: * what is and isn't science fiction and fantasy, and where their story fits in the mix * how to build, populate, and dramatize a credible, inviting world readers will want to explore * how to use the MICE quotient--milieu, idea, character and event--to structure a successful story * where the markets are, how to reach them and get published There's no better source of information for writers working in these genres. This book will help them effectively produce exciting stories that are both fascinating and market-ready.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:23 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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