{"product_id":"2940014463287","title":"How To Improve Your Speculative Fiction Openings, 2nd ed.","description":"The secret that separates pro fiction from beginners', and how to capitalize on it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this landmark work, long time Critters Writers' Workshop member Robert Qualkinbush has analyzed the openings of over 1,400(!) speculative fiction pieces -- science fiction and fantasy -- from both professionals and new writers.  He's found what makes pro selling stories work. As the title says, this 60 page book filled with tons of examples that show you how  to improve your openings so they'll sell your story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to be a professional writer, you have to read this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"if you're at all concerned about story openings, you'd be nuts not to read what Qualkinbush has to say.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Wil McCarthy, author of BLOOM and THE COLLAPSIUM","brand":"ReAnimus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069368090864,"sku":"2940014463287","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014463287_p0.jpg?v=1763609139","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014463287","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}