The Profession of Science Fiction: Writers on Their Craft and Ideas

Where do science-fiction writers get their inspiration from? Some of the leading authors in the field tackle this fascinating subject in a series of essays reprinted from one of the genre’s most respected critical journals, Foundation: A Review of Science Fiction. Whether veterans like octogenarian Jack Williamson, acclaimed literary personalities like Ursula K. Le Guin or younger, upcoming authors like Gwyneth Jones, a wide variety of science-fiction professionals reveal their secrets, both personal and analytical. This is a collection of essays of great attraction to anyone interested in science fiction or, for that matter, creative writing.