Rachel Skinner's votes on the list Best Books on Writing and Editing Sci-fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Dystopian Fiction

Listopia > Rachel Skinner's votes on the list Best Books on Writing and Editing Sci-fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Dystopian Fiction (38 Books)

1	Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by David Gerrold (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 493 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by Orson Scott Card 3.91 avg rating — 4,867 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	World-Building by Stephen L. Gillett 3.89 avg rating — 407 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Writing Dark Stories: How to Write Horror and Other Disturbing Short Stories (Writer's Craft Book 6) by Rayne Hall 4.09 avg rating — 211 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Writing about Magic by Rayne Hall 3.76 avg rating — 181 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story. by Steven Harper (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 372 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Writer's Spellbook: Creating Magic Systems For Fantasy by Lillian Csernica (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 10 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Writing Down the Dragon: and Other Essays on the Tolkien Method and the Craft of Fantasy by Tom Simon 4.44 avg rating — 36 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language by Steven Pinker (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 22,464 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Writing Fight Scenes: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft Book 1) by Rayne Hall 4.13 avg rating — 521 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Writing Scary Scenes by Rayne Hall 4.02 avg rating — 286 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror: Speculative Genre Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers (Now Write! Series) by Laurie Lamson (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.86 avg rating — 309 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Writing Monsters: How to Craft Believably Terrifying Creatures to Enhance Your Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction by Philip Athans (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 388 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Writer's Guide to Weapons: A Practical Reference for Using Firearms and Knives in Fiction by Benjamin Sobieck (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 142 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Conceiving the Heavens: Creating the Science Fiction Novel by Melissa Scott (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 40 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction: 6 Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Bestseller! by Philip Athans (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 731 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy: Alchemy with Words by Darin Park (Editor) 3.83 avg rating — 193 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Language Construction Kit by Mark Rosenfelder 4.27 avg rating — 501 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	How to Write Realistic Monsters, Aliens, and Fantasy Creatures: The Top Writer's Toolkit for Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction (How to Write Realistic Fiction, #3) by Jackson Dean Chase (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 26 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Fantasy Writers' Phrase Book: Essential Reference for All Authors of Fantasy Adventure and Medieval Historical Fiction (Writers' Phrase Books Book 4) by Jackson Dean Chase (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction by Jeff Vandermeer (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 4,214 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction: How to Create Out-of-This-World Novels and Short Stories by Orson Scott Card 3.91 avg rating — 684 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Storyworld First: Creating a Unique Fantasy World for Your Novel by Jill Williamson (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 259 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference: An Indispensable Compendium of Myth and Magic by David H. Borcherding (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.85 avg rating — 674 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Aliens and Alien Societies: A Writer's Guide to Creating extraterrestrial Life-Forms by Stanley Schmidt 3.98 avg rating — 177 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy (Writing Series) by Crawford Kilian 3.59 avg rating — 165 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Deadly Doses: A Writer's Guide to Poisons by Serita Stevens (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 385 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction by Lisa Tuttle 3.47 avg rating — 148 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Get Started in: Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Adam Roberts 4.15 avg rating — 131 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Writing Genre Fiction: Creating Imaginary Worlds: The 12 Rules by Charles Christian (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 331 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Writing Steampunk! by Beth Daniels (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 117 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Science Fiction Writers' Phrase Book: Essential Reference for All Authors of Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Space Marine, and Space Fantasy Adventure (Writers' Phrase Books Book 6) by Jackson Dean Chase (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 13 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel (Science Fiction Writing Series) by Ben Bova (Editor) 3.92 avg rating — 74 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Time Travel by Paul J. Nahin 3.58 avg rating — 105 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Science in Science Fiction by Peter Nicholls 4.05 avg rating — 65 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Fantasy Fiction Formula by Deborah Chester (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 933 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Live Long and Evolve: What Star Trek Can Teach Us about Evolution, Genetics, and Life on Other Worlds by Mohamed A.F. Noor 4.32 avg rating — 57 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction by Ursula K. Le Guin 4.28 avg rating — 2,170 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars