Spec Fic For Newbies Volume 2: A Beginner's Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Tiffani Angus, Val Nolan

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Abstract

Beam aboard your own Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror classroom with the next volume of the BSFA-shortlisted writing-guide series!

Join Tiffani Angus (Ph.D.) and Val Nolan (Ph.D.) for a whirlwind introduction to the storytelling basics of 30 more subgenres and major tropes from across the limitless realms of Speculative Fiction.

Learn about Space Opera, Folk Horror, Climate Fiction, Werewolves, Astronauts, Mythic Fantasy, Goblin Markets, Dragons, and many more with deep dives into each subgenre's history and development, spotter's guides to typical examples, pitfalls to watch out for in your own writing, and activities to help you get started! All derived from a combined two decades of university-level practices and experience!

Spec Fic for Newbies breaks genres into bite-sized pieces for students or for any budding writer. It offers a welcoming introduction to how writers, filmmakers, and other creatives can begin to explore the infinite potential of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror to create new stories beyond the boundaries of the ordinary.

This is not another dusty rulebook. This is a portal to endless other worlds!
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEdinburgh
PublisherLuna Press
Number of pages270
ISBN (Print)978-1-915556-47-9
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Creative Writing
  • Writing Guide

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