Conceiving the Heavens: Creating the Science Fiction Novel Book

Aliens, spaceships, life on Mars, other worlds, cloning, coming back from the future, new species - science fiction pervades our imaginations and increasingly ourselves. But how does an author write these stories so that they are believable and meaningful? Called "one of today's most provocative young writers" by Science Fiction Bookselling, Melissa Scott is clearly a master of writing science fiction. In Conceiving the Heavens, Scott shares her successful techniques and insight to help would-be science fiction writers turn their ideas into workable stories. Topics discussed include: the need for good writing - not just good ideas the specialized techniques necessary for science fiction writing characterization, settings, invented languages, and research training to think "what if?" exercises and mind games to expand imaginations artistic intention and responsibility writing science fiction as a profession and being a pro at it problems unique to the science fiction field a glossary of science fiction terms. Whether you are of this world or some other one, Conceiving the Heavens will help you successfully write about places you could only dream of. Read More