The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction, Volume: First Contact [Paperback]

"The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy is a broad compendium of advice and resource material developed and compiled by writers who understand the struggle involved in mastering the craft." ~Jacqueline Carey, Author Kushiel's Legacy trilogy

"In short, if you were going to look up 'experts' to talk to about some aspect of the world you are building, these are the people you'd ask." ~Moira Allen

A comprehensive guide and reference for new and seasoned Science Fiction writers, this is the first volume in a new series. The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction: Volume One begins with a warning for new science fiction writers about the pitfalls and clichés that often plague a first science fiction story and finishes with practical information on how to present, sell and promote a finished novel and what to prepare for once the writer has achieved success. Topics in the guide range from the history of SF to alien creation, world building, space travel, and future medicine. Contributors include: Michele Acker, Jeanne Allen, Piers Anthony, Milena Benini, Orson Scott Card, Ian Irvine and Wil McCarthy.

David A. Law is a published writer/editor who also operates a software company for writers - Intellectus Enterprises. Dave is chairman of e-publisher, Virtual Tales, and editor for Flash Me Magazine. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.

Darin Park won the Publisher's Choice Award in Futures Magazine in 2001 for his story "The Devil, You Say?" Darin co-edited The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy Volume One. Canadian born, Darin now lives in Australia.