Putting the Science in Fiction: Expert Advice for Writing with Authenticity in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Other Genres
Dan Koboldt
Feb 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Emily Beresford and Kevin T. Collins
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Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres—science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers.
This book brings together scientists, physicians, engineers, and other experts to help you:
● Understand the basic principles of science, technology, and medicine that are frequently featured in fiction.
● Avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions to ensure technical accuracy.
● Write realistic and compelling scientific elements that will captivate readers.
● Brainstorm and develop new science- and technology-based story ideas.
Whether writing about mutant monsters, rogue viruses, giant spaceships, or even murders and espionage, Putting the Science in Fiction will have something to help every writer craft better fiction.
This book brings together scientists, physicians, engineers, and other experts to help you:
● Understand the basic principles of science, technology, and medicine that are frequently featured in fiction.
● Avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions to ensure technical accuracy.
● Write realistic and compelling scientific elements that will captivate readers.
● Brainstorm and develop new science- and technology-based story ideas.
Whether writing about mutant monsters, rogue viruses, giant spaceships, or even murders and espionage, Putting the Science in Fiction will have something to help every writer craft better fiction.
Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres—science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medici...
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Chuck Wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and video game developer. He is the author of the Double Dead, The Heartland, Miriam Black, Atlanta Burns, Blackbirds, Zer0es, and Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy. He is co-writer of the short film Pandemic and the digital narrative Collapsus.
Dan Koboldt is a science fiction/fantasy writer and the author of the Gateways to Alissia series. He's also a genetics researcher at a leading children's hospital, where he and his colleagues use next-generation DNA sequencing technologies to uncover the genetic basis of inherited disease.
Audiobook narrator Emily Beresford has been nominated for an Audie Award by the Audiobook Publishers Association and has received an Earphones Award from AudioFile magazine. She works for several major publishers and records books for many bestselling authors. Emily lives in the Midwest with her beautiful, fun family.
Kevin T. Collins is a New York actor and director who can be seen Off-Broadway, on television, and in films. An Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator, he has narrated over 225 titles.
Chuck Wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and video game developer. He is the author of the Double Dead, The Heartland, Miriam Black, Atlanta Burns, Blackbirds, Zer0es, and Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy. He is co-writer of the short film Pandemic and the digital narrative Collapsus. Dan Koboldt...
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