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Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction (Writing Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Lisa Tuttle (Author)

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Paperback: 185 pages
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (1 May 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0713672447
ISBN-13: 978-0713672442
Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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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.

About the Author
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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1.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear, 1 Jul 2007

By	A. Harriss "Touche Turtle" (Smallville) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction, 19 April 2009

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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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