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Conceiving the heavens : creating the science fiction novel / Melissa Scott.
Van Pelt Library PN3377.5.S3 S37 1997
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Scott, Melissa.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science fiction--Authorship.
- Science fiction.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 198 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, [1997]
- Summary:
- How does one write science fiction so that it is believable and meaningful?
- Called "one of today's most provocative young writers" by Science Fiction Bookselling, Melissa Scott is clearly a master of this craft. In Conceiving the Heavens, Scott shares her successful techniques and insights to help would-be science fiction writers turn their ideas into workable stories.
- Topics discussed include: the need for good writing -- not just good ideas; the specialized techniques necessary for science fiction writing; characterization, settings, invented languages, and research; training to think "what if?"; exercises and mind games to expand imaginations; artistic intention and responsibility; writing science fiction as a profession and being a pro at it; and problems unique to the science fiction field.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-198).
- ISBN:
- 0435070088
- OCLC:
- 37109203
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