Synopses & Reviews
If you've got imagination, you can write fantasy! If you've ever wanted to try your own hand at writing spellbinding tales of wonder, here is a wealth of advice from some of the all-time masters of the field. The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature offers an overview of the main styles of fantasy, with scores of practical tips and techniques, along with examples of great fantasy writing from Carl Sandburg, Han Christian Andersen, and Mark Twain to today's best mythic-fiction writers. This thoughtful guide will help you navigate your way from dragon's lair to hero's quest on your personal path to success! Advice on generating ideas, Tips on planning, writing & revising and how to submit your work for publication. Fantasy is fiction's fastest growing field. From best-selling tales of Harry Potter to the popular works of Robert Jordan, Terry Pratchett, and Stephen King, fantasy offers a vast playing field for any writer with imagination. Step inside and learn techniques from the experts! With advice from award-winning authors: Joan Aiken Peter S. Beagle Franny Billingsley Ray Bradbury Susan Cooper Neil Gaiman Elizabeth Hand Diana Wynne Jones Ursula K. Le Guin Gregory Maguire John Marco Patricia McKillip Donna Jo Napoli Terry Pratchett Jane Yolen and many others.
Review
"Truly inspiring and insightful "must-read" for anyone looking to improve their fantasy writing....The majority of its tips, and techniques would apply to the writing of science fiction, historical fiction, or genre novels!" The Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
If you've ever wanted to craft your own spellbinding tales of wonder, The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature provides you with a wealth of proven techniques as taught by the masters in the field! In this helpful resource, over 30 leading fantasy authors use examples of their best work to reveal their insider secrets for success. You'll find a detailed overview of the fantasy-writing field, from mastering the five types of fantasy genre and practicing basic fantasy-writing techniques to generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and marketing your work. For aspiring writers of fantasy fiction, this guide conjures up a magical cauldron of surefire advice!
Synopsis
In this helpful resource, over 30 fantasy authors reveal their insider secrets for success. Features detailed overviews on such topics as generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, mastering the genre, marketing your work, and more.
About the Author
Philip Martin is the series editor of the Writer's Guide Series (The Writer Books), an offshoot of The Writer magazine. He is a folklorist author of a number of award-winning books, including novels of magic realism.