Articles related to "Fantasy Writer"

Hal Duncan talks about why he'd forsake Superman, Spiderman, Wolverine, Batman and Luke Skywalker for Peter Pan.

Hal Duncan gives Suite101 a glimpse of what he is currently working on, which includes a retelling of an ancient epic and potential sequels to Escape From Hell!

T. A. Barron shares his thoughts on hope, publishing, overcoming writer's block, and the magic to be found in a blue felt pen.

Award-winning fantasy author Daniel Abraham talks about getting published, writing multiple drafts, the process of writing, and a bit of his writing life.

Fantasy author Sarah Monette shares why agents are important, how she got her first novel published, rough drafts, and a bit of her writing life and schedule.

Attending one of the intensive science fiction and fantasy writers' workshops, or boot camps, may help you get your professional career off the ground.

Suite101 talks to Gregory Frost about what publishing possibly holds for new writers, the short story form and his supernatural mystery.

Thought of publishing your own horror or sci-fi magazine? Before you start reading for submissions, you will want to know the ropes.

Awards provide a measure of quality within speculative fiction, and enable readers to filter out inferior fiction, as popularity is an inadequate measure of quality.

Fantasy author Sarah Monette talks about world building, creating characters, culture and settings in fantasy worlds and gives advice for new fantasy writers.

These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced fantasy writers, and offer payment for publication.

The SFWA created the Nebula Award; its work has benefited writers; and its website is a mine of information on speculative-fiction for fans, with scores of reading lists

Science fiction and fatasy author Michael Swanwick talks about writing flash fiction, Croatia, and what's coming next.

A writers group can focus on critiques, marketing and networking, or simply be a social support group. What kind of a group are you looking for, and how do you find one?

'The Novice' is the second novel in the Black Magician trilogy published in 2004 by Trudi Canavan.

Writing good battle scenes isn't as difficult as it may at first seem. Just follow a few simple rules and your scenes will become much more interesting.

Despite your mom's praise, your writing submissions keep coming back with rejection letters. If you're ready for an unbiased literary opinion it's time to look further.

Robert J. Sawyer is, according to MacLean's: Canada's Weekly Newsmagazine, "among the most successful Canadian authors ever." Hominids is the first volume of a trilogy.

Joe Hill is a best-selling American novelist and son of famed horror writer Stephen King. He is best known for his debut novel Heart Shaped Box.

The Clarion Fund sent out copies of this movie shortly before the Republican National Convention, stating that it had been advertised on Fox News and CNN.

Samuel Clemens, Stephen King and the Norah Roberts have used pen names. Although writer may adopt a pen name for many reasons, hiding an identity isn't always a factor.

Practical help for Sci-Fi, fantasy and horror readers and writers in finding addresses for information, writing or publishing books, or other needs.

Fantasy writers have a lot to keep up with, as they are faced with creating a believable world. Using a layered approach can make their job a lot easier.

Science Fiction and Fantasy authors should take advantage of tabletop gaming resources and methods.

Here are tips for developing writing skills, improving craft, and taking advantage of resources inexpensively.

As book publishers look for new business models, women's fiction leader Harlequin Books may have found a way to survive with a self-publishing venture.

Love, romance, and the supernatural mingle in this excellent collection of short stories.

Nichol and Stephen both work shifts at a nursing home, but they manage to make time for holiday dinners. Stephen is baking the ham with raisin sauce while Nicole will pre

Many see the Harry Potter books as promoting friendship and courage, but some church groups fear they glamorise the occult.

Ideas for exploring literature and language from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, for younger and older homeschoolers.

Finding the right literary agent can be a challenge. Here are several online and print resources to make the hunt less daunting, to avoid the pitfalls of scam artists

To pick the right genre writing critique group for you, weigh your writing goals against the mission, scope, participation requirements, and quality of the workshop.

New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson shares his process of writing fantasy, how he handles character & plot, and how he deals with rewrites.

Writing fantasy can be exciting, creative, and extremely fun if one already has a deep love for the style and worlds associated with the genre.

Fantasy author Daniel Abraham talks about finding a good agent, choosing the right agent, and his experience with "A Shadow in Summer."

Metonymy and synecdoche are often under-utilized tools in a writer or reader's arsenal - allowing for greater conveyance and understanding of symbolism, imagery, theme.

Find out how drawing a map can help create engaging fantasy fiction in this convenient guide to mapmaking for an imagined world.

A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy

The University of Southern Maine and Seton Hill University now offer low-residency master's degrees in writing genre or popular fiction.

The Cinderella story is one of the most popular fairy tales of all time with some 700 known versions. These includes the works of many contemporary writers.

An engaging science fantasy in the tradition of Andre Norton's Witch World and Leigh Brackett' from the author of Renfield and I'll Take My Stand.

If you're serious about writing science fiction, you need to read the professional markets, the trade journals, and science and technology magazines.

Anthony's first novel in his Incarnations series is intriguing and exciting, addressing questions of life, love and death.

Several online writing schools offer classes specifically for science fiction and fantasy writers.

These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced science fiction writers, and offer payment for publication.

American fantasy author Lawrence Watt-Evans offers an overview for novice and experienced readers of Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series.

Award-winning science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer talks about acquiring the rights to his novel Flashforward, as well as what he's currently working on.

All writers know how important it is to get quality feedback. This checklist focuses on six essential areas of feedback that will help authors to polish their technique.

Most fantasy and science fictions novels require major world-building, which involves both real and imagined aspects.

Beginning speculative fiction writers have a number of options -- including books, online courses, critique groups, and workshops -- to help them get started.