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The Science of Science Fiction Writing

by James Gunn

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Publisher Comments:

A fiction-writing text by a well-known sci-fi author, editor and professor.

Synopsis:

Drawing on forty, years of experience, James Gunn shares his reflections about the fiction-writing process, including how to write effectively and get published.

Synopsis:

Written by one of the leading authorities on writing, publishing and teaching science fiction, The Science of Science Fiction Writing offers the opportunity to share in the knowledge James Gunn has acquired over the past forty years. He reflects on the fiction-writing process and how to teach it, and the ideas he has shared with his students about how to do it effectively and how to get it published afterwards.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781578860111
Author:
Gunn, James
Publisher:
Scarecrow Press
Location:
Lanham, Md.
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Genre Fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Subject:
Writing Skills
Subject:
Science fiction -- Authorship.
Edition Number:
240
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
99-0016
Publication Date:
November 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
246
Dimensions:
9.02x5.98x.74 in. .85 lbs.
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