Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror: Speculative Genre Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers Author: Laurie Lamson | Language: English | ISBN:
B00DGZKRBI | Format: PDF
Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror: Speculative Genre Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers Description
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:
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Harlan Ellison (R), on crafting the perfect story title
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Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale
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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.
- File Size: 1429 KB
- Print Length: 363 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 039916555X
- Publisher: Tarcher (February 20, 2014)
- Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00DGZKRBI
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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I was lucky enough to get a review copy of this book.
It was fantastic. While not every writing exercise will fit every author, I found 6 that I think can make me a better writer.
There were tips and tricks even in the vignettes where I probably not do the exercise itself.
The book is energizing.
By Pam Wiedenbeck
The tips contained within this book from the experts make it a must read for any aspiring author. I recommend this to anyone interested in writing.
By Steven Atwood
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