How To Improve Your Speculative Fiction Openings, 2nd ed.
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
| Author: | Robert Qualkinbush | ISBN: | 9781476451275 |
| Publisher: | ReAnimus Press | Publication: | March 24, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Qualkinbush |
| ISBN: | 9781476451275 |
| Publisher: | ReAnimus Press |
| Publication: | March 24, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
The secret that separates pro fiction from beginners', and how to capitalize on it.
In this landmark work, long time Critters Writers' Workshop member Robert Qualkinbush has analyzed the openings of science pieces from both professionals and new writers and found what makes pro selling stories work. As the title says, this 60 page book is filled with tons of examples that show you how to improve your openings so they'll sell your story.
2nd edition - revised and nearly doubled in size, with an extensive analysis of opening hooks!
If you want to be a professional writer, you have to read this piece.
"if you're at all concerned about story openings, you'd be nuts not to read what Qualkinbush has to say."
--Wil McCarthy, author of BLOOM and THE COLLAPSIUM
The secret that separates pro fiction from beginners', and how to capitalize on it.
In this landmark work, long time Critters Writers' Workshop member Robert Qualkinbush has analyzed the openings of science pieces from both professionals and new writers and found what makes pro selling stories work. As the title says, this 60 page book is filled with tons of examples that show you how to improve your openings so they'll sell your story.
2nd edition - revised and nearly doubled in size, with an extensive analysis of opening hooks!
If you want to be a professional writer, you have to read this piece.
"if you're at all concerned about story openings, you'd be nuts not to read what Qualkinbush has to say."
--Wil McCarthy, author of BLOOM and THE COLLAPSIUM
