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.
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'A delight to read...From beginning to end the advice given by Sarah LeFanu is creative and useful.'
--suite101.com, March 2011
--suite101.com, March 2011
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Lisa Tuttle taught a science fiction course at the City Lit College, part of London University, and has tutored on the Arvon courses. She has also published six novels.
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By A. Harriss
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I want to concentrate on writing Sci-Fi. I have read a couple of books on writing general fiction (which were Ok but were pretty much the same) and taken an evening class on short story writing before this. The evening class was very good.
The author of this book starts by explaining the difference between Sci-Fi and Fantasy which, although logical, gives an idea of what level of writer this book is aimed at. Different aspects of writing (plot, character, style, etc.) are then discussed in sequence but none of it is anything new if you have already read a general writing book or attended an evening class.
To make matters worse the author shamelessly plugs her own work. If you want to give good examples of Sci-Fi surely you would quote Asimov, Dick, etc., not Tuttle?
This is the first time I have ever felt the urge to write a review on Amazon. Unless you are completely new to writing and have never read any Sci-fi/Fantasy then steer clear.
I feel like I have learnt nothing from this book and every single penny of the £11.99 it cost me was a complete waste. The self-plugging by the author just added insult to injury.
AVOID.
The author of this book starts by explaining the difference between Sci-Fi and Fantasy which, although logical, gives an idea of what level of writer this book is aimed at. Different aspects of writing (plot, character, style, etc.) are then discussed in sequence but none of it is anything new if you have already read a general writing book or attended an evening class.
To make matters worse the author shamelessly plugs her own work. If you want to give good examples of Sci-Fi surely you would quote Asimov, Dick, etc., not Tuttle?
This is the first time I have ever felt the urge to write a review on Amazon. Unless you are completely new to writing and have never read any Sci-fi/Fantasy then steer clear.
I feel like I have learnt nothing from this book and every single penny of the £11.99 it cost me was a complete waste. The self-plugging by the author just added insult to injury.
AVOID.
By Dean Cowan
Format:Paperback
This is a well thought out and interesting introduction both to the craft of writing and the subject of fantasy and science fiction. The emphasis is away from so called " hard " sf and more towards what I call more imaginative or " impossible" fantasy writing. The book has been updated to include recent developments such as writing for the internet and includes more recent writers such as J.K. Rowling.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad for the price...
12 Mar 2008
By Patrick McKay
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book on the recommendation of George R. R. Martin.
I thoroughly enjoyed his Song of Ice and Fire series (so far) and the author of this book is a former student of his, so I thought it was going to be golden.
My expectations were somewhat lofty.
The bottom line: if you want some good hints and general information, get this book. It has plenty for the price Amazon is asking.
Don't expect this book to make you a top-notch writer though. No book can. As a previous reviewer stated: practice, practice, practice.
I thoroughly enjoyed his Song of Ice and Fire series (so far) and the author of this book is a former student of his, so I thought it was going to be golden.
My expectations were somewhat lofty.
The bottom line: if you want some good hints and general information, get this book. It has plenty for the price Amazon is asking.
Don't expect this book to make you a top-notch writer though. No book can. As a previous reviewer stated: practice, practice, practice.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tips from Tuttle
27 April 2009
By Dean Cowan
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This is a well thought out and interesting introduction both to the craft of writing and the subject of fantasy and science fiction. The emphasis is away from so called " hard " sf and more towards what I call more imaginative or " impossible" fantasy writing. The book has been updated to include recent developments such as writing for the internet and includes more recent writers such as J.K. Rowling.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
This book won't make you a great writer
5 Sep 2007
By Greger Wikstrand
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This book is far to general and abstract to make you a great writer. Something I liked about the book was the examples of how different writers used specific "devices" in their writing. I also liked the Q&A with publishers at the end.
Sadly though, the bulk of the book can be summarized as:
Read a lot to keep up with the field and
Write a lot to get practice.
Sadly though, the bulk of the book can be summarized as:
Read a lot to keep up with the field and
Write a lot to get practice.
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