Writing Class

Writing Class

Writing Class by Robert Sheckley is a story about Eddie McDermott, who attends a writing class taught by Professor Carner. Carner advises against using cliches in describing alien life-forms and encourages underplaying and finding unique comparisons. Eddie, initially skeptical about the course, remembers Carner's previous works and doubts his own abilities. The story explores the challenges of writing science fiction and fantasy, emphasizing the importance of creativity and avoiding stereotypes. Carner also discusses the portrayal of Earth's enemies and the complexities of creating believable ...

Writing Class by Robert Sheckley is a story about Eddie McDermott, who attends a writing class taught by Professor Carner. Carner advises against using cliches in describing alien life-forms and encourages underplaying and finding unique comparisons. Eddie, initially skeptical about the course, remembers Carner's previous works and doubts his own abilities. The story explores the challenges of writing science fiction and fantasy, emphasizing the importance of creativity and avoiding stereotypes. Carner also discusses the portrayal of Earth's enemies and the complexities of creating believable alien civilizations. Writing Class offers insights into the craft of writing and the nuances of storytelling in the genre of science fiction and fantasy.

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