Ben Bova, is the author of more than 100 futuristic novels and nonfiction books. Ben Bova has been involved in science and high technology since the very beginnings of the space age. Well organized, well-written, book is a full of great advice for someone new to writing science fiction. Encouragement is tempered with realistic expectations, not only about writing the story but also about the publication process. Even if you've already written a few stories, this is certainly worth reading.