An annotated Bibliography

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On Writing Fantasy--

• Brooks, Terry; Clark, Daniel A.; Kenyon, Sherrilyn; Miller, P. Andrew; Wright, Renee.The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books. 1998. ISBN: 0-89879-866-3 [Chockful of good information. Covers everything from ranks of nobility and churchmen to Armor/Weapons and Castle Drawings. Has very extensive discussions pertaining to various aspects of magic. Highly recommended]
• Budrys, Algis. Writing to The Point. Evanston: The Unifont Company. 1994. ISBN:1-886211-00-0
• Card, Orson Scott. How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy.  Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books. 1990. ISBN:0-89879-416-1
• Dozois, Gardner; Lee, Tina; Strock, Ian Randal; Williams, Sheila. Writing Science Fcition and Fantasy. New York: St. Martin's Press. 1991. ISBN:0-312-08926-0
• Gillett, Stephen. World-Building. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books. 1996. ISBN:0-89879-707-1
• Killian, Crawford. Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy. Bellingham, WA: Self-Counsel Books. 1998 ISBN:1-55180-189-2
• Williamson, J.N. How to Write Tales of Horror, Fantasy, & Science Fiction. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books. 1987. ISBN:0-89879-270-3

On the Business of Selling Fantasy --

• Gustafson, Jon M. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Handbook: The Professional Writer's Guide to Being Professional. 1995. Moscow, ID: Fat Puppy Press. No ISBN. [Highly Recommended; covers the business as well as the artsy side of writing. Only available by contacting the SFWA.]
• Science Fiction Writers of America. Writing and Selling Science Fiction. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books. 1976. ISBN:0-89879-079-4
• Tompkins, David G. Science Fiction Writer's Market Place and Sourcebook. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books. 1994. ISBN:0-89879-692-X

Other References for the Fantasy Writer--

On Swords and Swordplay:

• Clemens, John. Medieval Swordsmanship: Illustrated Methods and Techniques. Boulder: Paladin Press. 1997. ISBN: 1-58160-004-6. [Has outstanding diagrams showing tactics for using longsword and shield against armored opponents.Has a lot of interesting history pertaining to the evolution of sword, shield, and swordfighting tactics. Excellent reference.]
• Clemens, John. Renaissance Swordsmanship: The Illustrated Use of Rapiers and Cut-and-Thrust Swords. Boulder: Paladin Press. 1998. ISBN: 0-87364-919-2. [Has outstanding diagrams showing tactics for rapier and dagger. Compares and contrasts rapier tactics and movement with modern fencing tactics and movement. Excellent reference]

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