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Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction

Lisa Tuttle author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:1st May '05

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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Part of the successful Writing Handbooks series Written by experienced author and teacher New edition includes advice on self-publishing and on-line publishing

What makes fantasy different from other types of fiction? How do you build a science fiction world? Does magic need rules? From outer space to cyberspace, from The Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter, fantasy and science fiction are more popular with readers than ever before, and offer a unique set of challenges to the writer.What makes fantasy different from other types of fiction? How do you build a science fiction world? Does magic need rules? From outer space to cyberspace, from The Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter, fantasy and science fiction are more popular with readers than ever before, and offer a unique set of challenges to the writer. Award-winning author Lisa Tuttle draws on her own experience as writer, editor and teacher to offer practical advice and encouragement to the aspiring fantasy and science fiction writer. The book covers ideas, world-building, language, structure, short stories, writing for children, finding an agent and markets.

'A delight to read...From beginning to end the advice given by Sarah LeFanu is creative and useful.' suite101.com (March 2011)

ISBN: 9780713672442

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 264g

192 pages