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emilyrobben's review against another edition
4.0
Just picked away at this here and there, easy to follow, helpful tools and ideas. I really appreciate the addition of information from across the world, not just Norse and greek mythology
newinca's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
I like to use this book to give me ideas or inspiration for any storys/campaigns that I am writing.
timdams007's review against another edition
3.0
Some very insightful stuff, but too much inked is 'wasted' on the author showcasing his brainstorming skill throughout. Parts of the book are a bit outdated by now (where/how to get published, etc) since the book is from 1990.
mermads's review against another edition
DNF @ pg 75
I'm really picky when it comes to writing advice and this did not make the cut. I wasn't enjoying Card's section and quickly scanning the next sections didn't ignite any further interest.
I might keep this because the second half seems to just be a sff jargon glossary which could actually be handy.
I'm really picky when it comes to writing advice and this did not make the cut. I wasn't enjoying Card's section and quickly scanning the next sections didn't ignite any further interest.
I might keep this because the second half seems to just be a sff jargon glossary which could actually be handy.
abigcoffeedragon's review against another edition
4.0
This book contains Orson Scott Card's 'How to write Fantasy and Science Fiction' as well as an essay from Athens that make this worth this cost.
Definitely worth the price.
Definitely worth the price.
erindarlyn's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
I skipped a couple of chapters on topics that aren’t relevant to my projects, but everything I did read was exceptional, practical, and very helpful. There were a couple of typos throughout.
writehollydavis's review against another edition
4.0
A comprehensive guide to fantasy (and some sci-fi), involving magic systems, world building, political systems, parts of a castle, mythological creatures, etc. I found parts that are very useful to me and that I will refer to in the future and even some terms and rules of space that I can use in my current manuscript! Woo hoo! Overall, it is a helpful guide to have, but I know I won't need to refer to it for every fantasy book I write.
iceprime5's review against another edition
4.0
The early part of this book is a good overview of how to create fantasy worlds. The later part is a lot of reference material about what terms to use, etc. I enjoyed the beginning more as I was looking for an overview, not an in depth dictionary.
danguajars's review against another edition
3.0
Es un libro interesante, en el que aprendí la estrategia del M.I.C.E. que utilizo frecuentemente para destrabar mis arcos argumentales. Tiene buenos ejemplos y da buenos consejos.
El único problema es que el autor es uno de esos homofóbicos furiosos que buscan pasar leyes discriminatorias. Así que si no te molesta que el tipo sea un pelmazo y un boludo, entonces este manual te va a servir un montón para enfocar tu estritura de fantasía y ciencia ficción.
El único problema es que el autor es uno de esos homofóbicos furiosos que buscan pasar leyes discriminatorias. Así que si no te molesta que el tipo sea un pelmazo y un boludo, entonces este manual te va a servir un montón para enfocar tu estritura de fantasía y ciencia ficción.