On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back
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Book Overview
Here you will find the collective experience of three writers and editors distilled into a complete guide to writing science fiction. Separate chapters cover Idea, Plot, Character, Background,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0913896195
ISBN13:9780913896198
Release Date:January 1981
Publisher:Owlswick Pr
Length:227 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"
Customer Reviews
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A great book for ALL fiction writers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
The 1981 editors of Asimov's magazine use stories from their own periodical to illustrate some excellent points about how to write good science fiction. Do not worry if your stories do not involve robots and aliens, any fiction writer would find plenty to help here.Despite the outdatedness, as the editors lecture on how to set your typewriter in order to produce clear manuscripts, using the short stories is a great idea. Even the stories' authors admit their work is flawed. Throw in a great bibliography and reading list, and some very funny observations from the editors about submissions (they are rejecting papers you typed on, not you personally) and this is a quick read and very informative. I highly recommend it if you can find it!
Key to the understanding of literature
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is not only suited for people preparing their break-through as a science-fiction author. It is as well suited for all who care about books and do not just simply want to consume them. Instead of reading tons of boring theoretical papers on literature, those people should rather consider reading this book. Besides a theoretical introduction, it contains commented short-stories. A very good mixture.
The Insider's View of Publishing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
After chatting informally with George Scithers a few times in the rec.arts.sf.written newsgroup, I decided to get the book and read the answers to all the questions that I didn't dare blurt out in the newsgroup, primarily "how do you get published! " This book did a wonderful job of showing me the other side of the desk, of what editors are looking for when they look at manuscripts and how to ensure the story you tell is the one that they absolutely must have. (It's not a formula book; it's showing how to shape your story so it fits the -story's- needs, rather than a preconceived notion of what the editor wants.)Highly recommended.
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