The ABC's of how Not to Write Speculative Fiction

"Think you know your writing basics? Maybe you do, but maybe you don't! If you're just starting out, or if you've been writing for some time, these ABC's will help you navigate your way, show you where your writing is going wrong, and how to get it right. A veteran science fiction and fantasy editor of thirty years, Susan MacGregor will show you how to turn good prose into great work. She's read thousands of manuscripts and helped hundreds of writers prepare their work for publication. The errors she illustrates are the most common ones she's encountered. These include: action issues, character facults, mood concerns, point of view problems, stakes (or the lack thereof), the ZZzzz factor, and many others. Also included is a Writer's Checklist for you to analyze your own work, advice on how to do a great reading, plus much, much more." --From publisher.