Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy: 20 Dynamic Essays by the Field's Top Professionals

by Analog and Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine

Overview

Do you dream of -

Crossing the galaxies?

Living in the far future?

Entertaining millions with your imagination?

This book can help make those dreams come true!

Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy brings you expert advice on how to craft and market tales of the fantastic. Award-winning writers such as John Barnes, James Patrick Kelly, Norman Spinrad, Connie Willis, and Jane Yolen reveal some of their secrets of crafting believable stories, while Grand Masters Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein provide timeless advice for beginners and veterans alike. The editors also provide valuable insights into the process by which stories get published and they offer helpful hints on getting your story out of the slush pile and into print.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312089269
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/15/1993
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

The Editors of Asimov's Science Fiction and Analog SF include Gardner Dozois, Stanley Schmidt, and Sheila Williams. They have long been considered some of the premier editors in the fields of science fiction and fantasy.

Editorial Reviews

Some of the more cogent writing on the subject in some time. Highly recommended.” —Booklist

“I think nearly everyone who is serious about writing should get a copy and keep it on hand.” —Scavenger's Newsletter

From the Publisher

A number of well-known professionals in the field have pooled their advice, insights, and tips in Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy. Having this useful guide on hand is the next-best thing to having your own editorial feedback. Learn the ins and outs of the field from those who have firsthand knowledge of how it works.

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