The Way to Write Science Fiction

by Brian M. Stableford

The writing of science fiction poses special problems, in addition to those involved in all fiction writing. Often the writer has to create a whole new world - invent a believable future or rewrite the past authentically. He has to design an alien world, and adapt human biology and geology to it. He must develop imaginary technology and avoid making elementary errors in science. He may even have to use language in an entirely new way.

The Way To Write Science Fiction tackles all these subjects, as well as giving practical guidance on markets and the contemporary science fiction scene.

Brian Stableford is supremely well-qualified to write this book; the author of over 30 science fiction novels, he is also the co-author of The Science in Science Fiction which won the 1985 European Science Fiction Award and has contributed to many reference books on literature in general and science fiction in particular.




Cover design by Don MacPherson

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1989

About the author

Brian Michael Stableford was a British science fiction writer who published more than 70 novels. His earlier books were published under the name Brian M. Stableford, but more recent ones have dropped the middle initial and appeared under the name Brian Stableford. He also used the pseudonym Brian Craig for a couple of very early works, and again for a few more recent works. The pseudonym derives from the first names of himself and of a school friend from the 1960s, Craig A. Mackintosh, with whom he jointly published some very early work.

Reviews

[Dima · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book because it teaches kids how to write in science. It teaches them proper ways to record data and take notes. It portrays the importance of proper literacy.

[Jer Hogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating insights into SF and writing SF.