TY - BOOK AU - Lamson,Laurie TI - Now write!: Science fiction, fantasy and horror ; speculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers SN - 9780399165559 (pbk.) AV - PN 3377.5 N946 2014 U1 - 808.3/8762 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penquin, a memeber of Penguin Group (USA) KW - Science fiction KW - Authorship KW - Fantasy fiction KW - Horror tales KW - English language KW - Rhetoric KW - Problems, exercises, etc KW - Novela KW - Ténicas KW - Arte de escribir KW - Creación literaria, artística, etc N2 - "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"-- UR - ftp://ppftpuser:welcome@ftp01.penguingroup.com/Booksellers and Media/Covers/2008_2009_New_Covers/9780399165559.jpg ER -