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5 New Fiction Markets
These literary magazines accept fiction from writers of all experience levels, and are a great way for writers to gain added exposure for their fiction.
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These literary magazines accept fiction from writers of all experience levels, and are a great way for writers to gain added exposure for their fiction.
fiction markets • magazine markets • fiction magazines • open submissions • fiction
Great/Obscure Sci-Fi
Creed covers two old sci-fi shows, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Voyagers!
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Creed covers two old sci-fi shows, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Voyagers!
entertainment • picture • image • jpg • still
Great First Lines of Novels
A great opening will pull readers into your novel and not let them put it down. Here are ways to develop problems, questions and "uh-ohs" in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
A great opening will pull readers into your novel and not let them put it down. Here are ways to develop problems, questions and "uh-ohs" in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
Write Compelling Opening Lines
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
writing novels • writing books • how to write books • tips on writing • writing fiction
One Writer's Journey
Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
christopher vogler • writer's journey • fiction writing • fiction • writing
Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
christopher vogler • writer's journey • fiction writing • fiction • writing
The Art of The Interview
interviewing techniques • nonfiction • non fiction • non-fiction • interviews
interviewing techniques • nonfiction • non fiction • non-fiction • interviews
The Derringer Award Nominees 1997
The Derringer Award Nominees 1997
derringer award nominees 1997 • short mystery fiction society • short stories • fiction • mystery
The Derringer Award Nominees 1997
derringer award nominees 1997 • short mystery fiction society • short stories • fiction • mystery
Editing Fiction: Manuscript Prep
Writing fiction is just like any other process: it takes time, work, and lot of fine-tuning. Developing a solid editing process will help make good fiction great.
editing fiction • fiction • editing help • second draft • how to edit fiction
Writing fiction is just like any other process: it takes time, work, and lot of fine-tuning. Developing a solid editing process will help make good fiction great.
editing fiction • fiction • editing help • second draft • how to edit fiction
Setting the Scene in Writing
Create a scene readers can easily visualize by focusing on character interactions, character movement and the surroundings.
setting the scene • writing settings • character development • writing help • writing tips
Create a scene readers can easily visualize by focusing on character interactions, character movement and the surroundings.
setting the scene • writing settings • character development • writing help • writing tips
Interactive Fiction Competitions
Four annual competitions, the IFComp, Spring Thing, IntroComp, and the IF Art Show, along with smaller ones, encourage the composition of new interactive fiction.
interactive fiction • text adventures • competitions • games • prizes
Four annual competitions, the IFComp, Spring Thing, IntroComp, and the IF Art Show, along with smaller ones, encourage the composition of new interactive fiction.
interactive fiction • text adventures • competitions • games • prizes
A Community of Writers: Fiction Resources on the Web
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother- in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
fiction • writing • resources • how to write • where to find help for writers
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother- in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
fiction • writing • resources • how to write • where to find help for writers
Feminism in Science Fiction
A discussion of the acceptance of women into the historically male dominated science fiction genre.
A discussion of the acceptance of women into the historically male dominated science fiction genre.
Non-fiction
non-fiction • nonfiction • children's books • children's writing • children's literature
non-fiction • nonfiction • children's books • children's writing • children's literature
With Pfiesteria Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction!
dinoflagellate • cyst • fish kills • websites • web sites
dinoflagellate • cyst • fish kills • websites • web sites
A Game of Thrones: George Martin
A review of George R R Martin's "A Game of Thrones". Politics combine w/ Epic Fantasy, putting you in your chair until the last page.
science fiction • novel • fiction • martin • epic fantasy
A review of George R R Martin's "A Game of Thrones". Politics combine w/ Epic Fantasy, putting you in your chair until the last page.
science fiction • novel • fiction • martin • epic fantasy
Editing for Themes and Structure
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
F and SF Workshops
Thinking about taking a workshop for writing science fiction or fantasy this year? Here are the top ones.
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Thinking about taking a workshop for writing science fiction or fantasy this year? Here are the top ones.
clarion • clarion west • odyssey • alpha • workshop
F/SF Events to April 9
Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers
conventions • reading • science fiction • fantasy • moore
Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers
conventions • reading • science fiction • fantasy • moore
Hugo Nominations 2006
Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.
hugo • campbell • sfwa • science fiction • awards
Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.
hugo • campbell • sfwa • science fiction • awards
Isaac Asimov 1920 - 1992
A Russian-born writer of Golden Age Science Fiction whose novels such as I, Robot and The Bicentennial Man have been filmed with Will Smith and Robin Williams.
golden age science fiction • isaac asimov • the bicentennial man • robin williams • will smith
A Russian-born writer of Golden Age Science Fiction whose novels such as I, Robot and The Bicentennial Man have been filmed with Will Smith and Robin Williams.
golden age science fiction • isaac asimov • the bicentennial man • robin williams • will smith
Keeping in Touch
What industry blogs or magazines do you read to keep in touch with the shape of the fantasy and science fiction world?
analog • asimov • magazine of fantasy and science fiction • locus • science fiction
What industry blogs or magazines do you read to keep in touch with the shape of the fantasy and science fiction world?
analog • asimov • magazine of fantasy and science fiction • locus • science fiction
Luc Reid Interview
Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.
npr • radio • fiction • science fiction • luc reid
Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.
npr • radio • fiction • science fiction • luc reid
Naming Fictional Characters
Sometimes, carefully choosing a character's name can be just as important as plotting the story and charecter development. Not convinced? Read on, then.
naming fictional characters • character names • writing fiction • character development • name registries
Sometimes, carefully choosing a character's name can be just as important as plotting the story and charecter development. Not convinced? Read on, then.
naming fictional characters • character names • writing fiction • character development • name registries
Nebula Shortlist 2006
Here's the list of nominees for 2006 Nebula awards for novel, novella, novelette, short, script, and the Andre Norton Award for YA.
nebula • awards • andre norton • short list • science fiction
Here's the list of nominees for 2006 Nebula awards for novel, novella, novelette, short, script, and the Andre Norton Award for YA.
nebula • awards • andre norton • short list • science fiction
Pelland Interview
Jennifer Pelland talks about blogs, writing and fanfic.
jennifer pelland • science fiction • fantasy • clone barbeque • abyss & apex
Jennifer Pelland talks about blogs, writing and fanfic.
jennifer pelland • science fiction • fantasy • clone barbeque • abyss & apex
Starting A Writing Group
Want feedback on your writing? One of the best ways to get it is to show it to fellow writers in a writing group. Here's some pointers on creating your own.
writing • writing groups • workshops • science fiction • fantasy
Want feedback on your writing? One of the best ways to get it is to show it to fellow writers in a writing group. Here's some pointers on creating your own.
writing • writing groups • workshops • science fiction • fantasy
The Lorelei Signal
Here's a review of the first issue of The Lorelei Signal, a quarterly e-zine devoted to strong female characters in fantasy fiction.
lorelei signal • dikeman • hightshoe • feminist • fantasy
Here's a review of the first issue of The Lorelei Signal, a quarterly e-zine devoted to strong female characters in fantasy fiction.
lorelei signal • dikeman • hightshoe • feminist • fantasy
The Voice Clock
Looking for a quick sf fix? Here's ten marvelous sf or fantasy short stories available on-line.
short stories • science fiction • fantasy • emshwiller • mcintrye
Looking for a quick sf fix? Here's ten marvelous sf or fantasy short stories available on-line.
short stories • science fiction • fantasy • emshwiller • mcintrye
Writing the Mystery Short Story
What are the ingredients for a good mystery short story? Clues, red herrings--what other elements do you need to create a salable story?
mystery writing • mystery short story • short story • selling short stories • marketing short stories
What are the ingredients for a good mystery short story? Clues, red herrings--what other elements do you need to create a salable story?
mystery writing • mystery short story • short story • selling short stories • marketing short stories
Bishop Francis Godwin (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Bishop Francis Godwin and/or his works.
bishop francis godwin • articles and essays about science fiction roots an • 17th century science fiction • the man in the moone • domingo gonsales
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Bishop Francis Godwin and/or his works.
bishop francis godwin • articles and essays about science fiction roots an • 17th century science fiction • the man in the moone • domingo gonsales
Close to the Edge by Vic Fortezza
Vic Fortezza's first novel is a good start.
forteza • fortezza • close • edge • fiction
Vic Fortezza's first novel is a good start.
forteza • fortezza • close • edge • fiction
Doctor Who (1)
carrie brennan • doctor who • dr.who • science fiction television programs • british telelvision
carrie brennan • doctor who • dr.who • science fiction television programs • british telelvision
Gentry Lee (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gentry Lee and/or his works.
gentry lee • articles and essays about gentry lee • cradle • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gentry Lee and/or his works.
gentry lee • articles and essays about gentry lee • cradle • science fiction book reviews
George Orwell (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about George Orwell and/or his works.
george orwell • articles and essays about george orwell • 1984 • science fiction analysis and book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about George Orwell and/or his works.
george orwell • articles and essays about george orwell • 1984 • science fiction analysis and book reviews
Isaac Asimov (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Isaac Asimov and/or his works.
isaac asimov • articles and essays about isaac asimov • the last question • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Isaac Asimov and/or his works.
isaac asimov • articles and essays about isaac asimov • the last question • science fiction book reviews
Johannes Kepler (Index)
A list articles at Science Fiction and Society about Johannes Kepler and/or his works.
johannes kepler • articles and essays about science fiction roots an • 17th century science fiction • somnium • the dream
A list articles at Science Fiction and Society about Johannes Kepler and/or his works.
johannes kepler • articles and essays about science fiction roots an • 17th century science fiction • somnium • the dream
John Wilkins (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about John Wilkins and/or his works.
john wilkins • articles and essays about science fiction roots an • 17th century science fiction • discovery of a new world
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about John Wilkins and/or his works.
john wilkins • articles and essays about science fiction roots an • 17th century science fiction • discovery of a new world
LA Times Book Awards
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Lawrence M. Krauss (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Lawrence M. Krauss and/or his works.
lawrence m krauss • the physics of star trek • beyond star trek • articles and essays about science fiction and scie • physics in science fiction
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Lawrence M. Krauss and/or his works.
lawrence m krauss • the physics of star trek • beyond star trek • articles and essays about science fiction and scie • physics in science fiction
Lost on the Information Superhighway?
Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
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Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
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Maps and Other Tidbits: Finding Authentic Detail
Review of Mapquest, suggesting it as a site for researching locales for fictional settings.
mapquest • review • reference sources • writing • fiction
Review of Mapquest, suggesting it as a site for researching locales for fictional settings.
mapquest • review • reference sources • writing • fiction
Polishing the Apple
Online resources guide you in editing and polishing your work, whether fiction or nonfiction.
editing • fiction • online resources • writing • websites
Online resources guide you in editing and polishing your work, whether fiction or nonfiction.
editing • fiction • online resources • writing • websites
Questions In Search of Answers
New additions to online WOD, interview and convention listing and a reader survey.
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New additions to online WOD, interview and convention listing and a reader survey.
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