{"product_id":"writing-fantasy-science-fiction-how-to-create-out-of-this-world-novels-and-short-stories-paperback","title":"Writing Fantasy \u0026 Science Fiction: How to Create Out-Of-This-World Novels and Short Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOrson Scott Card\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Athans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJay Lake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you envision celestial cities in distant, fantastic worlds? Do you dream of mythical beasts and gallant quests in exotic kingdoms? If you have ever wanted to write the next great fantasy or science fiction story, this all-in-one comprehensive book will show you how. \u003ci\u003eWriting Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is full of advice from master authors offering definitive instructions on world building, character creation, and storytelling in the many styles and possibilities available to writers of speculative fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining two Writer's Digest classics, Orson Scott Card's \u003ci\u003eHow to Write Science Fiction \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference\u003c\/i\u003e, along with two new selections from award-winning science fiction and fantasy authors Philip Athans and Jay Lake, this new book provides the best of all worlds. You'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - How to build, populate, and dramatize fantastic new worlds.\u003cbr\u003e - How to develop dynamic and meaningful themes that will expand the cannon of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e - Exciting subgenres such as steampunk, as well as new developments in the sci-fi and fantasy genres.\u003cbr\u003e - How to imbue your tales with historically accurate information about world cultures, legends, folklore, and religions.\u003cbr\u003e - Detailed descriptions of magic rituals, fantastic weapons of war, clothing and armor, and otherworldly beasts such as orcs, giants, elves, and more.\u003cbr\u003e - How societies, villages, and castles were constructed and operate on a day-to-day basis.\u003cbr\u003e - Astounding methods of interstellar travel, the rules of starflight, and the realities and myths of scientific exploration.\u003cbr\u003e - How to generate new ideas and graft them to the most popular themes and plot devices in sci-fi and fantasy writing.\u003cbr\u003e The boundaries of your imagination are infinite, but to create credible and thrilling fiction, you must ground your stories in rules, facts, and accurate ideas. \u003ci\u003eWriting Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you through the complex and compelling universe of fantasy and science fiction writing and help you unleash your stories on the next generation of readers and fans.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrson Scott Card\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEnder's Game\u003c\/i\u003e, sixty other books, assorted plays, comics, and essays and newspaper columns. His work has won multiple awards, including back-to-back wins of the Hugo and the Nebula Awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Athans\u003c\/b\u003e is the founding partner of Athans \u0026amp; Associates Creating Consulting and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eAnnihilation\u003c\/i\u003e and a dozen other fantasy and horror books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Guide to Writing Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Haunting of Dragon's Cliff\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDevils of the Endless Deep\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Rochester, New York, he grew up in suburban Chicago, where he published the literary magazine \u003ci\u003eAlternative Fiction \u0026amp; Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e. His blog, Fantasy Author's Handbook, is updated every Tuesday, and you can follow him on Twitter (@PhilAthans). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Lake\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Mainspring and Green series from Tor, as well as several independent press novels and numerous short stories. In 2013, his steampunk novella, \"The Stars Do Not Lie,\" was nominated for the Nebula, Hugo, and Locus awards. He lives and writes in Portland, Oregon.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770887995680,"sku":"9781599631400","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/723ee29ff86aee44e1999b61dcf50d25.webp?v=1780380280","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/writing-fantasy-science-fiction-how-to-create-out-of-this-world-novels-and-short-stories-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}