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Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded)

The Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction

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Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded)

By: Jeff VanderMeer
Narrated by: Ryan Burke, Tanya Eby, Adam Verner
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Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. The book features sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names working in the field today, including George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and Karen Joy Fowler.

For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added writing exercises, creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice.

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There is some great advice for the learning writer in Wonderbook. I found many chapters to be instrumental in my own writing, such as Chapter Three: Beginnings and Endings. I would highly recommend Wonderbook to join your collection on writing as a craft.

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