Eugen Bacon
Writing Speculative Fiction: Creative and Critical Approaches
Writing Speculative Fiction: Creative and Critical Approaches
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Eugen Bacon explores writing speculative fiction as a creative practice, drawing from her own work and the work of other writers and theorists to interrogate its various subgenres. It examines the characteristics of speculative fiction, considers the potential of writing cross-genre, and covers the challenges of targeting young adults. It connects critical and cultural theories to the practice of creative writing and looks at e-publishing as a promising publishing medium for speculative fiction. It is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of creative writing and a valuable resource for creators, commentators, and consumers of contemporary speculative fiction.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2019
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK
Eugen Bacon delves into the realm of speculative fiction writing as a creative practice, drawing from her own work and the insights of other writers and theorists. Through a comprehensive analysis of authors like Stephen King, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling, this book explores the characteristics of speculative fiction, examines the potential of writing across genres, and addresses the challenges of targeting young adults. It establishes a connection between critical and cultural theories and the art of creative writing, exploring how they can be applied to the process of crafting speculative fiction. With a practical and critical approach, the book also examines e-publishing as a promising avenue for the dissemination of speculative fiction. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of creative writing, equipping them with a critical understanding of and practical skills for writing speculative fiction. It also serves as a valuable reference for creators, commentators, and enthusiasts of contemporary speculative fiction. Chapter 8, "Horror and the Paranormal," was shortlisted for the 2019 Australian Shadows Awards by the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA).
Weight: 294g
Dimension: 211 x 161 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781352006056
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019
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