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Elements of Fiction Writing

by Orson Scott Card

7 books Started 1988 Latest 1995
Publication Reading Order

The Elements of Fiction Writing is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Orson Scott Card, made up of 7 books published between 1988 and 1995. It begins with Characters & Viewpoint (1988), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Description ( By: Monica Wood) (1995), spanning 7 years of storytelling.

7books
7years active
2decades
~1.2yrs between books
1995latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Characters & Viewpoint 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Plot ( By: Ansen Dibell) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Dialogue (Short Story) ( By: Lewis Turco) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
4 Beginnings, Middles & Ends ( By: Nancy Kress) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Conflict, Action and Suspense ( By: William Noble) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Setting ( By: Jack M. Bickham) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Description ( By: Monica Wood)Latest 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Elements of Fiction Writing series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Elements of Fiction Writing series?

Start with Characters & Viewpoint (1988), the first book in the Elements of Fiction Writing series by Orson Scott Card. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Elements of Fiction Writing series?

There are 7 books in the Elements of Fiction Writing series by Orson Scott Card, published between 1988 and 1995.

What is the first book in the Elements of Fiction Writing series?

The first book in the Elements of Fiction Writing series is Characters & Viewpoint, published in 1988 by Orson Scott Card.

What is the latest book in the Elements of Fiction Writing series?

The most recent book in the Elements of Fiction Writing series is Description ( By: Monica Wood) (1995) by Orson Scott Card.

Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He is best known for his science fiction novel Ender's Game (1985), which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Some of his other popular works include Ender's Shadow, Speaker for the Dead, and Xenocide. Card has authored over 60 novels, both science fiction and fantasy, as well as short stories, plays, and essays. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards, and has been inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Card's writings explore themes of religion, morality, and the human condition. While his work has received critical success and widespread popularity, it has also been the subject of some controversy due to Card's personal views on social issues.

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