How To Improve Your Speculative Fiction Openings, 2nd ed.

By Robert Qualkinbush

A Piece of The Secret to Professional Writing-Revealed! In this landmark work, long time Critters Writers' Workshop member Robert Qualkinbush has analyzed the openings of over 1,400(!) speculative fiction pieces - science fiction, fantasy, and some horror - from both professionals and new writers. He's found what makes pro selling stories work. As the title says, this 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. "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 "A monumental effort. A must read for anyone who wants to be a professional science fiction and fantasy writer." -Dr. Andrew Burt, founder, Critters Writers' Workshop (Critique.org)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1490555277
• ISBN13: 9781490555270
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.4" x 5.0"