What is the primary purpose of this book beyond just being an anthology?

This collection functions as a practical guide for aspiring writers, featuring ten science fiction stories accompanied by analytical commentaries that explain the craft and structural choices behind each piece.

Is this book part of a larger series?

It is part of a special interest writing series published by Writer's Digest Books designed to help authors improve their craft by examining successful examples within specific genres.

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How and Why Ten Science Fiction Stories Work

Essays Science Fiction

Pages: 197
Published: 1990
Language: English

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Explore the vast landscape of science fiction with this collection of acclaimed short stories and novelettes. Featuring iconic tales from masters of the genre, this anthology offers a diverse range of imaginative concepts and compelling narratives. Discover classic science fiction that continues to shape the genre.

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Intellectual Informative Thought-Provoking

Multiple POVs

Prose complexity 7/10

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Genres, subjects and placesEssays, Science Fiction, English Science fiction +1

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AuthorsAnsen Dibell, Arthur C. Clarke +10

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