| 11. |  | How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Genre Writing)
from Writers Digest Books
Customer Review:
I liked much that this book had to offer for the beginning writer of speculative fiction. I appreciated the sections on building worlds and on writing well. I also gained a lot of practical advice in the last section, about the "nuts and bolts" of being a writer. However, there were times that my... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 12. |  | Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
from Writer's Digest Books
Customer Review:
The first time I read this book i hilighted the most helpful parts. I went through three hilighters. This is a must read for any writer! I myself don't really like books that teach writing but this one is amazing. It covers everything from grammer to the difference between sex scenes and love... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 13. |  | The Ring of Words: Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary
from Oxford University Press, USA
Price: $21.96
Customer Review:
This book is in two parts. The first describes Tolkien's work on the Oxford English Dictionary and how he was able to make good use of his special philological skills. Brief explanations of words that he worked on, as well as technical details of how word origins are traced are given in this... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 14. |  | The Writer's Guide to Creating a Science Fiction Universe
from Writers Digest Books
Customer Review:
I am just starting out writing science fiction, and I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in writing in the genre. It is not a "how to write science fiction", but rather a handy reference book. It the various areas of science that a science fiction writer might find useful, with... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 15. |  | The Science of Science Fiction Writing
from The Scarecrow Press
Price: $19.16
Customer Review:
This book is worth owning because Gunn gives some excellent advice in certain sections. However, it depends on what type of "writing" book you need. The one book you can really jump into and read in one sitting is Orson Scott Card's "How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy." I recommend Orson's... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 16. |  | Fear of Writing
from Xlibris Corporation
Customer Review:
As I have been published in a weekly newspaper column for more than ten years, I probably fit more in the group called '...writers' rather than persons new to writing who are trying to gain traction.
Like most writers I hesitate to declare that I am one.I do however write, regularly, for... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 17. |  | Non-Fiction Writing Strategies: Using Science Big Books As Models
from Maupin House Publishing
Price: $13.57
Customer Review:
It is rare that a book is written for teachers of kindergarten through 3rd grade students. Ms. Freeman gives teachers practical ways to go beyond science and social studies using Newbridge Big Books as catalysts for writing interesting non-fiction pieces. Her strategies are clear and examples are... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 18. |  | The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature: From Dragons Lair to Hero Quest
from Watson-Guptill Publications
Customer Review:
This is a collection of essays and interviews from various fantasy authors. They share their views, thoughts, and techniques about writing fantasy. This is a book for people who want to learn from professional and successful fantasy authors.
I enjoyed this book because I was interested in what... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 19. |  | The Craft of Writing Science Fiction That Sells
from Writers Digest Books
Customer Review:
This is a short non-fiction book focusing on story development and short story / novel writing in genre fiction, especially in the science fiction field.
For anyone interested in writing science fiction or any kind of genre fiction, this book can provide a useful insight, a valid viewpoint by a... more info | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 20. |  | How to Write Science Fiction
from Marlowe & Company
Customer Review:
Pragmatic, informative, and to the point are the best adjectives to use in describing the contents of this how-to-book of writing science fiction. Matthew Costello doesn't go into literary theory about the genre nor does he lead the reader on an endless quest of defining science fiction. What you... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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