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Get started in writing science fiction and fantasy

by Adam Roberts

Roberts explains how science fiction and fantasy can vary from standard fiction, and introduces you to the seven key science fiction and fantasy tropes. He shows you how to access and develop stories that will captivate readers, and help you generate original ideas.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?