Follow these guidelines to learn how science fiction and fantasy writers transport readers to new worlds designed from pure imagination.

May 31, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

Your fantasy and science fiction illustrations don't need to be dull. Here are some ideas for creating interesting characters, planets and spaceships.

Sep 30, 2010 - Alina Bradford

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

Jan 26, 2009 - Angie Smibert

Writers of science fiction and fantasy have the burden of creating a new world or new rules, but end up boring the reader with new information.

Feb 15, 2011 - Jessica Fletcher

Sucker Punch, The Adjustment Bureau, and Super 8 are more upcoming science fiction and fantasy movies hitting cinemas in 2011

Aug 18, 2010 - Jason Glover

2011 is shaping up to be a huge year for science fiction and fantasy with new Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers and Twilight movies and more

Jun 12, 2010 - Jason Glover

Aliens, zombies, wizards and magic are set to flood multiplexes in upcoming 2010 science fiction and fantasy movies

Aug 17, 2010 - Jason Glover

The basics of fantasy fiction are slightly different from other genres and if it is your first novel, you need to know the rules you cannot break.

Jan 13, 2011 - Sabine A. Reed

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

Mar 14, 2008 - Colin Harvey

NASA inspired millions to reach for the stars. Many did, and in so doing, changed Science Fiction.

Nov 10, 2008 - Robert O'Connor

Since science fiction is about how large and small societies use technology to interact with other societies, its intent is, more often than not, political.

Aug 1, 2007 - Rhonda Leigh Jones

British SF is said to be in the middle of a golden age. How true is this? Statistics on the proportion of 'Years Best' choices and award nominations may help answer this.

Jun 26, 2007 - Colin Harvey

Speculative literature and film do not always neglect mundane social realities in favour of escapist adventure.

Jul 26, 2010 - Richard Raymond

Tolkien's classic beats out Douglas Adams and George R. R. Martin to be named America's favourite science fiction novel of all time.

Aug 11, 2011 - Cate Allan

Fiction by Kate Wilhelm, Barry N. Malzberg, Richard A. Lupoff, Alan Dean Foster, Albert E. Cowdrey; reviews by Charles de Lint, humour from Paul Di Filippo.

Feb 23, 2011 - Colin Harvey

Fiction from Ian R. MacLeod, Albert E Cowdrey, John Langan, Richard Bowes,Heather Lindsley, Sean McMullen; Mark Rich's biography of Cyril Kornbluth reviewed

Jul 26, 2010 - Colin Harvey

Science fiction is a fun genre for stories and TV shows and can be a good writing activity for improving fiction writing skills and building creativity.

Mar 1, 2010 - Michelle Wright

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

Jan 28, 2009 - Angie Smibert