Now write! : science fiction, fantasy, and horror : speculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers /
Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison, 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 an...
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New York :
Tarcher,
[2014]
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| Summary: | Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison, 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 on crafting the perfect story title, Jack Ketchum on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale and 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 367 pages ; 21 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780399165559 (pbk.) 039916555X (pbk.) |