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   Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy, by Crawford Kilian  
 
  Nonfiction, first publication in December 2001 , latest edition in December 2004
 
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      Whether you're writing science fiction or fantasy, your basic theme is power and how to use it. Your plot is always a political one: who should have the power and on what terms? Maybe your heroes pay a high price for their power; maybe they abandon their power for the sake of love.

    If power is your basic theme, your story - whether a 500-word short-short story or an epic trilogy - is anecdotal evidence for your particular mythic vision of the world. As a writer of science fiction or fantasy, you tell the reader how your imaginary world works in human terms, what kinds of values best inspire good behavior, and what kinds of hazards and personal flaws can subvert such behavior. Your story may take place in a gaudy world of demons and elves or the satellite of a giant planet 50,000 light-years from here - but it is still a comment about here and now.

    Written by the successful author of more than ten science fiction and fantasy novels, Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy takes an in-depth look at these two best-selling genres. Discussing the elements of a successful story, Kilian delves into the conventions of science fiction and fantasy; the hero's quest; and subgenres, including nanotechnology and sword and sorcery. He also offers expert advice on how to prepare your manuscript for publishers and market it to editors. With this book as a guide, both novice and experienced writers can learn how to get the science and magic right to make their work both a litery and financial success.

    		 
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