Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror: Speculative Genre Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers
Laurie Lamson, Mario Acevedo, Peter Briggs, David Brin, Kealan Patrick Burke, Ramsey Campbell, Lillian Stewart Carl, Eric Stener Carlson, Jeffrey A. Carver, Simon Clark, Christine Conradt, Sara B. Cooper, James G. Anderson, Edward DeGeorge, Pen Densham, Danika Dinsmore, Kim Dower, David Anthony Durham, Eric Edson, Harlan Ellison, Dana Fredsti, Brian James Freeman, Stacey Graham, Piers Anthony, Lois H. Gresh, Xaque Gruber, Sequoia Hamilton, Janice Hardy, Chris Howard, Kij Johnson, Lisa Renee Jones, Derek Taylor Kent, Jack Ketchum, Elizabeth Eve King, Steven Barnes, Nancy Kress, Todd Klick, Jan Kozlowski, Jay Lake, Joe R. Lansdale, Elliot Laurence, Lance Mazmanian, Bruce McAllister, Karen McCoy, Douglas Mcgowan, Aimee Bender, Vonda N. McIntyre, Glenn Benest, Sabrina Benulis, Kate Bernheimer, Richard Bleiler
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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 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.
- sc-fi 4
- horror 3
- mystery 1
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- non-fiction 3
- anthology 3
- adult fiction 1