Writing Science Fiction
C. D. Evans(Author)
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published on 26. May 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-7136-3003-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is a guide to writing science fiction by a published science fiction author. It is aimed at the writer who wants to develop well-paced narrative, improve characterisation and create compelling fiction. Christopher Evans discusses the central concerns of the genre, drawing on the work of such figures as Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Brian Aldiss and Christopher Priest. There are chapters on plotting, dialogue and rewriting, and help for those submitting their first novels to publishers. Christopher Evans is the author of "Capella's Golden Eyes", "The Insider" and "In Limbo" and was previously the editor of "Focus", a British Science Fiction Association magazine.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
forms transparencies
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-3003-9 (9780713630039)
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