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Announcement: For years we have published monthly articles on the Art of Writing and the Art of Science Fiction. The full series has now been updated and combined into two omnibus editions with a price reduction of 50%. Check out the books below if you have any interest in becoming a writer.

The Art of Writing 

The Art of Writing Omnibus Edition

Chapter 1: So You Want To Be A Writer?
Chapter 2: Rules For Writers
Chapter 3: Writing Basics
Chapter 4: Conflict in Fiction
Chapter 5: Character In Fiction
Chapter 6: Anchors In Reality
Chapter 7: Rhythm In Fiction
Chapter 8: The Plots The Thing
Chapter 9: The Theory of Dialogue
Chapter 10: The Practice of Dialogue
Chapter 11: Language And Atmosphere
Chapter 12: Common Mistakes In Writing
Chapter 13: Publishers, Editors, And Agents
Chapter 14: Literary Rights
Chapter 15: The Publication Process
Chapter 16: Writers And Readers
Chapter 14: Literary Rights 
Chapter 15: The Publication Process    
Chapter 16: Writers and Readers 
Chapter 17: Protagonists 
Chapter 18:  Antagonists 
Chapter 19:  Incidental Characters
Chapter 20: Making It Up As You Go Along
Chapter 21: Male/Female Relations 
Chapter 22: Sex in Fiction 
Chapter 23: The Unavoidable Sin of Repetition 
Chapter 24: Sequels and Series 
Chapter 25: The Psychology of Writers 
Chapter 26: The Psychology of Readers  
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The Art of Science Fiction