Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer's Lecture Series
Do you love exploring new worlds and possibilities? Dive into the diverse universe of science fiction and fantasy writing with this collection. Study these fantastical genres of writing and learn what you need to create the best first impression, memorable character, and more. Heighten the senses of your readers with unique settings and concepts that you can only find within the realm of fantasy genres. Learn how to take your fantasy or science fiction novel to the next level!
Small Press, Big Five, or Self-Publishing: Choosing the Best Path for Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel
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There is a path that an individual author will be better suited for. In this presentation, Michael J. Sullivan, veteran of three types of paths, discusses the pros and cons of each, and how to determine which is the best for you. He covers everything from traditional publishing contract clauses to look out for, and what it takes to successfully self-publish.
The Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction
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The best way to get your speculative novel right is to first know how to avoid getting it wrong. In this presentation, award-winning fantasy author K.M. Weiland shares the top five mistakes authors make in creating their speculative worlds and building their stories.
Raising the Stakes: How to Keep Readers Hooked on a Series
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This presentation discusses how to increase the sense of jeopardy and conflict in a story that will make your characters more interesting, the plot more riveting, your villains more menacing, and the setting more intense,while influencing your readers to delay putting the book down in order to read just "one more chapter!"
Crafting Compelling, Three-Dimensional Female Characters in Science Fiction & Fantasy
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In this presentation, we look at some of the current crop of female characters in speculative fiction, identify what makes them work, and how they fit into the wider world of the novel. We consider the cultural aspects of their nature, and delve into building powerful many faceted women. Learn to give your readers the kind of female characters that will keep them turning those pages, wanting to share in their journey.
First, the Dragon Attacks: Writing Gripping Opening Scenes in Science Fiction and Fantasy
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With examples from some of the most popular science fiction and fantasy novels, best-selling author and veteran editor Philip Athans teaches you to start your story with a bang. You'll learn the qualities of a gripping first sentence and paragraph, the principal of in media res (in the middle of things), and how to keep your readers engaged by recognizing what they need to know in the moment.
