Writing fantasy & science fiction : how to create out-of-this-world novels and short stories
Card, Orson Scott, 1951-2013
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A convenient paperback edition explaining the basic necessary elements writer's will use to create fantastic new cultures and legends, including in-depth examinations of character races, languages, geography, weaponry, technology, magic, and societal structures.
Main title:
Writing fantasy & science fiction : how to create out-of-this-world novels and short stories / Orson Scott Card, Philip Athans, Jay Lake and the editors of Writer's Digest..
Author:
Card, Orson Scott, 1951-, authorAthans, Philip, authorLake, Jay, authorWriter's Digest Books (Firm), creator
Imprint:
Cincinnatti, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, [2013].Cincinnatti, Ohio Writer's Digest Books, [2013].©2013.
Collation:
402 pages ; 23 cm.
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Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
pt. 1 How to write Science Fiction Fantasy / Orson Scott Card -- ch. 1 The Infinite Boundary -- ch. 2 World Creation -- ch. 3 Story Construction -- ch. 4 Writing Well -- pt. 2 The state of the genre: Fantasy and Science Fiction in the 21st century / Philip Athans -- pt. 3 The world of Steampunk / Jay Lake -- pt. 4 The writers complete fantasy reference -- ch. 1 Traditional Fantasy Cultures / Michael J. Varhola -- ch. 2 World Cultures / Michael J. Varhola -- ch. 3 Magic / Renee Wright -- ch. 4 Witchcraft and Pagan Paths / Renee Wright -- ch. 5 Commerce, Trade, and Law in Contemporary Fantasy / Sherrilyn Kenyon -- ch. 6 Fantasy Races / Daniel Clark -- ch. 7 Creatures of Myth and Legend / Daniel Clark -- ch. 8 Dress and Costume / Sherrilyn Kenyon -- ch. 9 Arms, Armor, and Armies / Michael J. Varhola -- ch. 10 Anatomy of a Castle / Michael J. Varhola.
ISBN:
9781599631400 (paperback)1599631407 (paperback)
Dewey class:
808.38766
Language:
English
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BRN:
268936