Spec Fic for Newbies:
A Beginner's Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
by Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan
Have you ever wondered just HOW to get started writing SF, Fantasy or Horror, or were curious about tackling certain subgenres or tropes? This book is for you! Chock-full of info on 30 different subgenres or major tropes, it contains:
By Tiffani Angus (that's me! PhD in Creative Writing) and Val Nolan (PhD in English), who have combined their two decades of experience teaching writing--with a huge focus on SFF/H--along with their experiences as workshop attendees and published authors.
Listed as one of Fantasy Hive's Most Anticipated SFF Books of 2023!
Author Pete Sutton in his Writing About Writing About Writing review says: "there's a sense of fun and exploration that you don't always get from dusty 'let's teach you how to write' books."
Spec Fic for Newbies is NOW OPEN for Pre-orders! Publication date is March 28, 2023!
Available in paperback and eBook in the UK and US. Click links below to get your copy!
Luna Press: paperback
Amazon UK: paperback / Kindle
Amazon US: Kindle
Waterstones in UK: paperback
Blackwells in UK: paperback
Barnes & Noble in US: paperback / eBook for Nook
- a quick history of each subgenre/trope
- a list of things to watch out for
- an explanation of why that subgenre/trope is fun to write
- other info such as spotter's guides and writing element spotlights
- and activities to get you started.
By Tiffani Angus (that's me! PhD in Creative Writing) and Val Nolan (PhD in English), who have combined their two decades of experience teaching writing--with a huge focus on SFF/H--along with their experiences as workshop attendees and published authors.
Listed as one of Fantasy Hive's Most Anticipated SFF Books of 2023!
Author Pete Sutton in his Writing About Writing About Writing review says: "there's a sense of fun and exploration that you don't always get from dusty 'let's teach you how to write' books."
Spec Fic for Newbies is NOW OPEN for Pre-orders! Publication date is March 28, 2023!
Available in paperback and eBook in the UK and US. Click links below to get your copy!
Luna Press: paperback
Amazon UK: paperback / Kindle
Amazon US: Kindle
Waterstones in UK: paperback
Blackwells in UK: paperback
Barnes & Noble in US: paperback / eBook for Nook