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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy" (1990) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy
1990
A Storyteller in Zion
1993
An Open Book
2004
Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction (With: Philip Athans,Jay Lake)
2010
The Writer's Digest Guide to Science Fiction & Fantasy
2010
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