Turkey City Lexicon – A Primer for SF Workshops. Edited by Lewis Shiner Second Edition by Bruce Sterling Introduction by Lewis Shiner This manual is intended to focus on the special needs of the science fiction workshop. Having an accurate and descriptive critical term for a common SF problem makes it easier to recognize and discuss. This guide is intended to save workshop participants from having to “reinvent the wheel” (see section 3) at every session. The terms here were generally developed over a period of many years in many workshops. Those identified with a particular writer are acknowledged in parentheses at the end of the entry. Particular help for this project was provided by Bruce Sterling and the other regulars of the Turkey City Workshop in Austin, Texas.
Introduction (II) by Bruce Sterling People often ask where science fiction writers get their ideas. Workshops come in many varieties — regional and national, amateur and professional, formal and frazzled. Anyone can play. Part One: Words and Sentences Brenda Starr dialogue Fuzz. Www.writesf.com. Fantasy writing tips, how to write a fantasy novel, creative wri. Sign up to my mailing list, and choose a FREE EBOOK as a gift. Join here. A Creative Writing Ebook AVAILABLE NOW from $0.99. Fantasy writing tips, how to write a fantasy novel, creative wri. The Art of Fantasy Writing - Subgenres.
SFWA. Daniel Arenson, Fantasy Author - Kindle and iPad Fantasy Novels, Character Motivation © 2007 Daniel Arenson I previously wrote about creating great characters who stand out. In this article, I’d like to drill deeper into the subject of characterization and discuss what motivates our characters. To create powerful drama, characters should be motivated by deep, personal needs. Even if you’re writing a story about politics and international intrigue, I suggest that your characters be motivated by jealousy, love, or hate. Let’s look at an example.
Suppose I’m writing a thriller about a British spy in the Soviet Union. Ivanov is prepared to authorize an invasion of a small Asian country aligned with Britain, and Anya holds his battle plans. But can we crank the drama up a notch? Suppose that Hathaway and Ivanov were old classmates in Oxford. Now, years later, Hathaway wants to get back at Ivanov. Ivanov, meanwhile, prepares for war. What about Anya? I began with a story about war and international intrigue. Enjoyed these writing tips?