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"British Detective Fiction Writers"
This article is about British Detective Fiction and a site where I found a list of British Detective Fiction writers such as Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Josephine Tey, etc.
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Alternate Careers for Science Fiction Writers
Answers to the question every aspiring writer has heard, "Yeah, but what are you going to do for a living?"
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Anastasia Suen: Prolific Non-fiction writer for children
bio and published books of children's writer Anastasia Suen. She offers insights and advice for writers. Review of her new book "Picture Writing"
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Big Bang Theory.
Writers of Science Fiction should never be lost for a new theme when there are so many creative theories being presented by today’s scientific community.
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How to Choose a Romance Publisher
Romance novels are big business, fun to read and satisfying to write. But where does your book fit with all the different imprints out there?
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Matching Quiz: Detective Fiction Writers and Sleuths
A test of Detective Fiction skills. The readers are to match the sleuths to the famous Detective Fiction Writers. Answers will appear next week.
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Pen Names
Many authors choose to write under several different names or pseudonyms. Sometimes, the discovery comes as a surprise to the reader.
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Publishing in Periodicals
Wondering how to publish your poetry or fiction? This article covers researching publications, submission guidelines, and how to deal with rejections and acceptances.
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Review: Flash Fiction Forward
A collection of 80 unforgettably dazzling short stories illuminates the pages with brevity, controlled precision, and creativity.
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Science Fiction Writers of America
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
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Site Review: SpecFicWorld.com
A site review of SpecFicWorld.com an excellent resource for writers of speculative fiction.
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The House on Mango Street
In Sandra Cisneros' novel, The House on Mango Street, a young girl finds her way home before taking the first step out of the door.
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Wendy Mass: Super Non-fiction Writer for Young People
Wendy Mass tells her experiences of writing nonfiction books to Sue Reichard. She writes about a condition known as synesthesia.
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Writer's Blocks Software: Worth the Money?
Writer's Blocks software is the easy way to organize short stories, novels, articles and other writing projects. With this easy-to-use program, you can organize your material on virtual index cards, and rearrange them until you're satisfied.
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Far Beyond the Stars (Episode Guide)
During Black History Month in 1998, Deep Space Nine aired an incredible story that is without a doubt one of Star Trek's finest moments. The story of Benny Russell, a black SF writer trying to make it 1950s' America, is something that everyone -- Trek fan or not -- should see.
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An Analysis of Quentin Tarantino and His Films
From Reservoir Dogs to Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino has firmly placed his stamp on popular culture. This is a look at his influence on cinema.
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Book Review: Breath, Eyes, Memory
A family tradition passed from mother to daughter leads to self-destruction and then freedom for the next generation of womanhood.
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Conjure Wife by Fritz Leiber
A novel of 'quiet horror' that's been filmed with actors such as Lon Chaney in the 1944 Weird Woman and Peter Wyngarde in the Charles Beaumont-scripted Night of the Eagle
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Great Beginnings Part 2
A look at two different classic stories and the beginnings their authors chose for them.
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Isaac Asimov: The Laws of Robotics
Today's robots use simple programming compared to the human brain. But as technology evolves with Artificial Intelligence, will the Three Laws of Robotics hold true?
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Read More, Write Better Fiction
I've shaken my head many times after hearing a writer proclaim that they don't read much. That's like a Doctor with no Med degree. Great writers are also great readers!
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Running a Reading Series
Running a reading series can be fun - and a great way to support national talent. Tips on how to get a venue, choose writers, promote events and be a great host!
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Spotlight On: David Shannon (1999 Caldecott Honor Winner)
A look at 1999 Caldecott Honor winning author/illustrator David Shannon. Shannon's career, and working methods are presented, as is a booklist. The article includes background on the award-winning picture book "No, David!".
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The Joy of Writing Sex
In "The Joy of Writing Sex," Elizabeth Benedict reminds us that writing a good sex scene isn't about the mechanics of the act. It's about the characters involved in it.
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Even Fiction Needs Fact
All good fiction makes readers feel as if the story is really happening. Here's how to research the facts that make for realistic fiction.
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Fritz Leiber 1910-92: A Profile
J.K. Rowling's sold more books; Stephen King and Ray Bradbury have literary respectability; Isaac Asimov wrote SF, but is Fritz Leiber the greatest writer of them all?
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Getting to Grips with Character
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
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HG Wells - Life and Works
Brief biography of English short-story writer and historian H.G. Wells, regarded as the father of modern science fiction.
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Ian Watson: Profile & Bibliography
British SF author Ian Watson uses his societal approach to SF to discuss a wide variety of topics including cetacean intelligence, UFOs, and nuclear war. Find out more about this prolific and very interesting writer, and also browse one of the most complete bibliographies on the Internet.
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Market Report No. 1: Writing for Free
A report on publications to submit your stories to. In this first Market Report, we look at publications that don't pay writers, and why you may want to consider such markets.
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Nebula Awards Showcase 2007
The SFWA's choices include an extract from Camouflage by Joe Haldeman, stories by Nancy Kress, Robert J. Sawyer, two by Kelly Link, and a 'lost' Harlan Ellison novella.
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Surviving SF Conventions
The news makes Scifi conventions seem like gatherings of weirdos, but your favorite writer's coming to town. Here's how to have a great time at your first con.
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The 2008 Nebula Award Finalists
The latest award winning novels and stories voted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America including Joe Haldeman, Gene Wolfe, Jack McDevitt and Nancy Kress
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The World Science Fiction Convention of 2080
Have you ever attended a Worldcon? What do you think one would be like 100 years from now? Does science play an important role in SF, or does it tie the hands of writers? British author Ian Watson explores these questions in his delightful short story about the science fiction world of the future.
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Writer Synonyms for the Word Said
When writing speech in stories & fictional work, capture emotions in the words chosen to convey how a character is speaking by writing "said" in unique and various ways.
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Author Blogs: Women Group Blog
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
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Nebula Awards Showcase 2008
Former Analog and Omni supremo Bova edits the SFWA's choices for the best stories of 2006 and picks Elizabeth Hand, Peter S. Beagle, James Patrick Kelly and others.
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