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Title: Science Fiction Writers' Phrase Book: Essential Reference for All Authors of Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Space Marine, and Space Fantasy Adventure (Writers' Phrase Books)
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishi
Publication Date: 2016
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1533302022
ISBN 13: 9781533302021
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good

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Science Fiction Writers' Phrase Book: Essential Reference for Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Space Marine, and Space Fantasy Adventure Authors

Instantly Write Better Science Fiction

Do you write sci-fi, cyberpunk, dystopian, time travel, space fantasy, or space marine stories? Do you struggle with writer’s block or find yourself repeating the same descriptions? USA TODAY bestselling author Jackson Dean Chase gives you the ultimate toolkit to write bold, futuristic prose—fast.

This epic sixth volume in the #1 bestselling Writers’ Phrase Books series delivers over 4,000 out-of-this-world ways to describe weapons, wounds, aliens, psychics, mutants, monsters, starships, planets, and outer space locations—from asteroids to space stations.

Transform Your Writing with Powerful Sci-Fi Descriptions

Weapons & Combat – Laser rifles, plasma swords, mechs, and orbital strikes
Aliens & Mutants – From insectoid hive minds to gene-spliced abominations
Starships & Space Travel – Battlecruisers, wormholes, asteroid bases, and zero-g battles
Planets & Environments – Dystopian wastelands, cyberpunk megacities, and terraformed colonies
Psychics & Supernatural Sci-Fi – Mind control, ESP, and psionic warfare
Weather, Emotions, & Atmosphere – The loneliness of deep space, cyber-enhanced adrenaline, and worlds ravaged by cosmic storms

More Than Just a Reference—A Complete Sci-Fi Writing Toolkit

Combat thesaurus covering melee, ranged, ship-to-ship battles, and psychic warfare
Starship name generator to create iconic vessels for your universe
How to write alien languages, intergalactic banking, and space exploration suits
Writing tips and techniques to bring futuristic worlds to life

Expand Your Writing Arsenal—The Writers’ Phrase Book Series

The Science Fiction Writers' Phrase Book is part of the bestselling Writers' Phrase Book series, designed to help authors write faster and better in their genre.

Explore the complete series:

Action Writers’ Phrase Book – For action, adventure, historical fiction, and thrillers
Fantasy Writers’ Phrase Book – For epic fantasy, medieval historical fiction, and sword & sorcery
Fiction Writers’ Phrase Book – A bargain-priced sampler covering action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi
Horror Writers’ Phrase Book – For dark fantasy, horror, paranormal, and urban fantasy
Post-Apocalypse Writers’ Phrase Book – For dystopian, post-apocalyptic, zombie, and prepper fiction

Each full-length book contains thousands of instant descriptions tailored to its genre, making them your secret weapon against writer’s block. Whether you use them as-is, mix-and-match, or modify them to suit your style, they’ll help you write better, faster, and with more confidence.

Start Writing Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Today!

Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, Science Fiction Writers' Phrase Book will help you unlock your creativity and take your storytelling to the next level.

Get your copy now and start writing like a pro!

About the Author

Jackson Dean Chase is a USA TODAY bestselling author and award-winning poet. His fiction has been praised as "irresistible" in Buzzfeed and "diligently crafted" in The Huffington Post. Jackson's books on writing fiction have helped thousands of authors.

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