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008 131125s2014 nyu 000 0 eng
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050 00 $aPN3377.5.S3$bS29 2014
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245 10 $aScience fiction, fantasy and horror :$bspeculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers /$cedited by Laurie Lamson.
260 $aNew York :$bJeremy P. Tarcher/Penquin, a memeber of Penguin Group (USA),$c2014.
300 $axvi, 367 p. ;$c21 cm.
490 0 $aNow write!
520 $a"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: -Harlan Ellison (R), on crafting the perfect story title -Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale -Piers Antony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable This collection of storytelling secrets from top genre writers-including winners of Nebula, Hugo, Edgar, and Bram Stoker awards-is essential for any writer looking to take a leap beyond the ordinary"--$cProvided by publisher.
650 0 $aScience fiction$xAuthorship.
650 0 $aFantasy fiction$xAuthorship.
650 0 $aHorror tales$xAuthorship.
650 0 $aEnglish language$xRhetoric$vProblems, exercises, etc.
650 7 $aLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Composition & Creative Writing.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aREFERENCE / Writing Skills.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General.$2bisacsh
700 1 $aLamson, Laurie,$eeditor.
856 42 $3Cover image$uftp://ppftpuser:welcome@ftp01.penguingroup.com/Booksellers and Media/Covers/2008_2009_New_Covers/9780399165559.jpg