Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction
How to Create Out-of-This-World Novels and Short Stories
What's it about
Struggling to build a believable world or craft a plot that's truly out of this world? Learn how to transform your wildest sci-fi and fantasy ideas into captivating stories that publishers and readers can't put down, guided by masters of the genre. This summary distills decades of expertise from legendary authors. You'll get practical, actionable advice on everything from world-building and magic systems to creating unforgettable characters and navigating the business of getting published. Stop dreaming and start writing your epic today.
Meet the author
Orson Scott Card, Philip Athans, and Jay Lake are a trio of award-winning, bestselling authors and editors with decades of collective experience shaping the fantasy and science fiction genres. Their combined expertise, from Card's legendary Ender's Game to Athans's extensive work at Wizards of the Coast and Lake's celebrated career, offers unparalleled insight into the craft. This book distills their hard-won knowledge, providing a masterclass in world-building, character creation, and storytelling from the very architects of modern speculative fiction.
What's it about
Struggling to build a believable world or craft a plot that's truly out of this world? Learn how to transform your wildest sci-fi and fantasy ideas into captivating stories that publishers and readers can't put down, guided by masters of the genre. This summary distills decades of expertise from legendary authors. You'll get practical, actionable advice on everything from world-building and magic systems to creating unforgettable characters and navigating the business of getting published. Stop dreaming and start writing your epic today.
Meet the author
Orson Scott Card, Philip Athans, and Jay Lake are a trio of award-winning, bestselling authors and editors with decades of collective experience shaping the fantasy and science fiction genres. Their combined expertise, from Card's legendary Ender's Game to Athans's extensive work at Wizards of the Coast and Lake's celebrated career, offers unparalleled insight into the craft. This book distills their hard-won knowledge, providing a masterclass in world-building, character creation, and storytelling from the very architects of modern speculative fiction.
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