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Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror for Dummies

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Includes index.
Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started: the basics of story -- Part 2: Worldbuilding: journey to other worlds -- Part 3: Science fiction: journeys into the future -- Part 4: Fantasy: journeys into the imagination -- Part 5: Horror: journeys into fear -- Part 6: The journey from writing to publication -- Part 7: the part of tens.
"Aspiring writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror look no further in your quest for a guide to help you transport your audience to faraway lands or alternate timelines. As you envision distant futures and write about new worlds, this handy guide is here to help you improve your technique. You'll find out how to see your work through the eyes of your audience (is that a magic power or a horror plotline?), so you can perfect your characters, build mystery, create conflict and resolution, write realistic space battles--and, of course, get published! Turn your wildest imaginings into captivating prose"--Back cover.

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PUBLISHED
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2022]
Year Published: 2022
Description: 406 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1119839092
9781119839095

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Van Cleave, Ryan G., 1972-
VanderMeer, Ann,

SUBJECTS
Science fiction -- Authorship.
Fantasy fiction -- Authorship.
Horror tales -- Authorship.
Science fiction -- Technique.
Fantasy fiction -- Technique.
Horror tales -- Technique.