Descript |
xvi, 367 pages 21 cm |
Series |
Now write! series
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Now write! writing guide series
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Note |
"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 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"-- Provided by publisher |
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18-up |
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12-up |
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Understand your speculative genre -- Ideas and inspiration -- Story development and platting -- High stakes and terror -- Building worlds -- Theme and meaning -- Memorable heroes, villains, and monsters -- Communication and relationships -- Scene construction and style -- Practicing your carft |
Subject |
English language -- Rhetoric.
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Fantasy fiction -- Authorship.
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Horror tales -- Authorship.
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Science fiction -- Authorship.
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Problems and exercises.
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Fantasy fiction.
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Classmark |
808.3/8762
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Aef
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G:df
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Alt Auth |
Lamson, Laurie
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ISBN/ISSN |
9780399165559 (pbk.) |
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039916555X (pbk.) |
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