The Book Depository The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction by Philip Athans
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Description: The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction : Paperback : Adams Media Corporation : 9781440501456 : 1440501459 : 18 Jul 2010 : Helps writers learn how to crafting their own breakout fantasy or sci-fi novel. This guide also helps in: developing the best plot structure; creating believable, exciting characters; writing compelling combat scenes; presenting technology that sounds as if it ought to work; and, also writing a strong proposal and finding the right publisher. The Book Depository The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction by Philip Athans - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Author: Ulana
Rating: 5
Review: “When you’re developing your characters, it’s important to know whom they go home to every night—or whom they hope someday to go home to, or whom they used to go home to but can’t anymore.” - Chapter 27. As a fantasy writer, I greatly enjoyed this book. The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction opens up with a segment on genres and the importance of defining your audience. It then moves on to cover the six major elements of a novel such as plot, character, theme, etc., with insights from well-known writers like Terry Brooks and R. A. Salvatore. Some chapters contain thought-provoking questions and useful diagrams. I particularly enjoyed the world-building section of the guide in which Athans touches upon geography, monsters, and details like units of measure, weather, and forms of government. If you need a list of elements to help you build a fantastical world, this chapter is for you. The last part delves into the business side of writing, including tips on finding an agent and creating your query letter, with a practical example. At the end is a real treat—a short story, Hugo Mann’s Perfect Soul by R. A. Salvatore. If you’re looking for a book to guide you through creating your fantasy/science fiction novel, I’d highly recommend this one. Between the covers, you'll find something for writers of all levels, from writing tips to inspiring quotes to motivate you on your writing journey.
Author: Steve D.
Rating: 2
Review: Although the outer cover is fine, the inside pages are of extremely poor quality. It is printed on cheap paper, grey/off white and feels like newsprint. The print quality is poor and the solid borders (the headings at the beginning of chapters) have horizontal lines running through them, as if it was printed on a home printer that is running out of ink. I would have expected this book to be at least of average quality, not the substandard issue I received. This to me looks like a spoil and should have ended up in the recycle.
