Download or read book Writing Sci Fi and Fantasy Lit Starts written by San Francisco Writers' Grotto and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of writing prompts from the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto, authors of the best-selling 642 Things series Focus on a single aspect of the craft of writing with help from the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto. Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy starts with a foreword by author Dorothy Hearst, who offers pointers for writing speculative fiction and inventing fantastic new worlds. The rest of the book consists of prompts and space to think, providing opportunities to consider the rules that govern your imagined universe. Among other ideas, you’ll explore the various aspects of world-building by: writing a timeline of the history of your imagined place describing what the inhabitants of your world look like detailing transportation from city to city or planet to planet figuring out who’s in charge and whether or not they should be Take to a café, on vacation, or on your morning commute and practice your creative writing a little bit at a time. Special Features Advice from a published writer, followed by prompts Part of the Lit Start series, a collection of single-subject writing prompt books by the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto Check out the other books in this series: Writing Action, Writing Character, Writing Dialogue, Writing Humor, and Memoir.
Download or read book From Alien Invasion to Time Travel written by Knatia Parson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of 350 science fiction writing prompts. It contains 14 sections, featuring various sub-genres of science fiction. The sub-genres are: Alien Invasion, Alternate History, Apocalyptic, Crime Science Fiction, Cross-Genre, Hard Science Fiction, Maritime Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction Horror, Science Fiction Western, Soft Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Time Travel. Prevent writer's block and stay inspired with From Alien Invasion to Time Travel: 350 Science Fiction Writing Prompts. This book is perfect for writing contests, short story inspiration, writing groups, NaNoWriMo, writing workshops or to fuel creativity.
Download or read book Writing the Science Fiction Film written by Robert Grant and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction is the most creative genre available for exploring the human condition and also the most profitable. Explore classic sci-fi films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Star Wars, while learning how to craft your own powerful new worlds.
Download or read book 50 Science Fiction Writing Prompts written by S. R. Stewart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "50 Science Fiction Writing Prompts" is a brilliant and feisty collection of science fiction story starters that gives writers the inspiration they need to write a great short story or novel. Set up in a journal format, each story starter is followed by lines so you can begin the story right away.
Download or read book The fantasy fiction formula written by Deborah Chester and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing new magic. How exactly is a plot put together? How do you know if your idea will support an entire novel? How do you grab reader attention and keep it? How do you create dynamic, multi-dimensional characters? What is viewpoint and do you handle it differently in urban fantasy than in traditional epics? What should you do if you're lost in the middle? How do you make your plot end up where you intend it to go? From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the handling of emotions, let award-winning fantasy author Deborah Chester guide you through the process of putting a book together. Convinced there's no need to shroud the writing process under a veil of mystery, Chester supplies tips that are both practical and proven. They are exactly what she uses in writing her own novels and what she teaches in her writing courses at the University of Oklahoma. Along with explaining story construction step-by-step, Chester illustrates each technique with examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy. The technique chapters include exercises to assist novices in mastering the craft of writing fantasy as well as suggestions for avoiding or solving plot problems. More experienced writers will find tips for taking their work to the next level. With an introduction by author Jim Butcher, The fantasy fiction formula provides the information you need to gain skill and proficiency in writing fantasy like a pro.
Download or read book Master Lists for Writers written by Bryn Donovan and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Write faster...write more!Master Lists for Writers makes "show, don't tell" a lot easier and helps you figure out your story more quickly. In this book, you'll find: - lists of phrases for describing facial expressions, body language, gestures, physical appearance, and emotions- 175 master plot ideas, including romance, high-stakes, family, and workplace stories- lists of words for writing action scenes and love scenes - inspiration for figuring out character traits and quirks, backstories, occupations, motivations, and goals- lists for describing settings and writing dialogue- lists of good character names for contemporary stories...plus medieval England, Regency England, Wild West, and WWII settings- and more!Whether you're writing novels or short fiction, screenwriting, or any other kind of storytelling, Master Lists for Writers is a rich source of inspiration you'll turn to again and again.This book contains adult language.
Download or read book The Genre Writer s Book of Writing Prompts and Story Ideas written by The Mayday Writing Collective and published by Harris Hume. This book was released on 2020-05-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative writing book targeting genre writers which includes writing prompts and story ideas.
Download or read book Now Write Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror written by Laurie Lamson and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison, Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: -Harlan Ellison, on crafting the perfect story title -Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale -Piers Antony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable This collection of storytelling secrets from top genre writers-including winners of Nebula, Hugo, Edgar, and Bram Stoker awards-is essential for any writer looking to take a leap beyond the ordinary"--
Download or read book 501 Writing Prompts written by LearningExpress (Organization) and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts!" --
Download or read book The Undying written by Ethan Reid and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THEY HAVE COME FROM THE STARS… In this riveting apocalyptic thriller for fans of The Passage and The Walking Dead, a mysterious event plunges Paris into darkness and a young American must lead her friends to safety—and escape the ravenous “undying” who now roam the crumbling city. Jeanie and Ben arrive in Paris just in time for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration with local friends. They eat and drink and carry on until suddenly, at midnight, all the lights go out. Everywhere they look, buildings and streets are dark, as though the legendary Parisian revelry has somehow short circuited the entire city. By the next morning, all hell has broken loose. Fireballs rain down from the sky, the temperatures are rising, and people run screaming through the streets. Whatever has happened in Paris—rumors are of a comet striking the earth—Jeanie and Ben have no way of knowing how far it has spread, or how much worse it will get. As they attempt to flee the burning Latin Quarter—a harrowing journey that takes them across the city, descending deep into the catacombs, and eventually to a makeshift barracks at the Louvre Museum—Jeanie knows the worst is yet to come. So far, only she has witnessed pale, vampiric survivors who seem to exert a powerful hold on her whenever she catches them in her sights. These cunning, ravenous beings will come to be known as les moribund—the undying—and their numbers increase by the hour. When fate places a newborn boy in her care, Jeanie will stop at nothing to keep the infant safe and get out of Paris—even if it means facing off against the moribund and leaving Ben—and any hope of rescue—behind. **The publisher has provided this ebook to you without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied so that you can enjoy reading it on your personal devices.**
Download or read book 50 World Record Writing Prompts written by Justin McCory Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get even your most reluctant writers’ pencils moving with these meaningful prompts based on totally intriguing world records--from the oldest tree to the fastest mammal! A kid-pleasing way to meet the language-arts standards. Great for daily writing or journals! For use with Grades 3-6.
Download or read book 5 000 WRITING PROMPTS written by Bryn Donovan and published by Munds Park Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never have writer's block again. 5,000 Writing Prompts is an essential resource for novelists, short story writers, screenwriters, poets, creative writing teachers, bloggers, memoir writers, improv actors, and other creators and storytellers. It includes... 150 plot ideas for each of these genres: fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, young adult, historical fiction, and general fiction hundreds of other master plots from classic fiction and mythology hundreds of dialogue, character, and setting prompts 100 poetry exercises hundreds of prompts for personal writing and journalling 500 blog post ideas ...and much more From the author of Master Lists for Writers, this comprehensive book is filled with inspiration. Let it spark your imagination and remind you that your creative possibilities are truly endless.
Download or read book 1 000 Creative Writing Prompts written by Bryan Cohen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides one thousand ideas to write about.
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Ideas Dreams written by David A. Kyle and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 50 Writing Prompts for Kids written by Creativity Builders and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring questions that make writing fun! Journaling is a great way to work on a child's confidence and self-esteem by encouraging creativity, reflection and communication skills. The carefully selected questions in this journal help your child express their ideas and expand their skills. Each writing prompt is complemented by a drawing space and a fun doodle or illustration. Designed for the emerging writer grades 1-3. Encourages writing practice with questions kids actually want to write about Large drawing area that allows more creative expression Friendly for left-handed kids! Page on the left can be used to draw & write. Fun and cute illustrations that engage but do not limit child's own original thoughts Wide lined paper with midline which helps kids practice correct letter formation and spacing The Details: Glossy cover Size 8.5" x 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm) Designed in USA by mother of two young kids. Check out our other titles in the Creativity Builders Author Page.
Download or read book 1200 Creative Writing Prompts written by Melissa Donovan and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Perfect for writers who are feeling uninspired or who simply want to tackle a new writing challenge, 1200 Creative Writing Prompts has something for everyone. Whether you write fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction, you'll find plenty of fresh ideas inside this book" --
Download or read book Science Fiction A Guide for the Perplexed written by Sherryl Vint and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its beginnings in the works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne to the virtual worlds of William Gibson's Neuromancer and The Matrix, Science Fiction: A Guide to the Perplexed helps students navigate the often perplexing worlds of a perennially popular genre. Drawing on literature as well as example from film and television, the book explores the different answers that criticism has offered to the vexed question, 'what is science fiction?' Each chapter of the book includes case studies of key texts, annotated guides to further reading and suggestions for class discussion to help students master the full range of contemporary critical approaches to the field, including the scientific, technological and political contexts in which the genre has flourished. Ranging from an understanding of the genre through the stereotypes of 1930s pulps through more recent claims that we are living in a science fictional moment, this volume will provide a comprehensive overview of this diverse and fascinating genre.
