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

Jan 26, 2009 - Angie Smibert

Speculative fiction encompasses three genres of fiction; science fiction, fantasy and horror. Often these genres overlap.

Oct 24, 2010 - Renee Miller

At the intersection of poetry and genre fiction, speculative poetry offers new creative avenues for diverse writers who may find themselves to be "strange bedfellows."

May 5, 2009 - Sarah Scott

For science fiction, fantasy and horror writers, it's crucial to find a critique group that understands their genre. Several such workshops thrive online today.

Nov 26, 2008 - Angie Smibert

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

In Mental Muscle, a 16 week Workout for the Mind, Personal Trainer, James J. Mellon challenges participants to embrace life from the inside out.

Jan 19, 2010 - Rita Andriello

From Where You Dream by author Olen Butler shares insights into and passion for the creation and experience of writing fiction with total openness.

Oct 6, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

Writing for Demand Studios can provide a reasonable cash flow compared to the residual income model of many other sites, but you lose the copyright.

Mar 11, 2011 - Bill Atkinson

Characters in fiction need to have an identifiable background and history, whether local or foreign.

Jul 7, 2009 - Debbie Roome

Filipino-American Cris Comerford is the first woman White House executive chef. Despite reappointment to the job, her current role appears to be diminished.

Jun 10, 2010 - John Seidenberg

Young authors develop confidence in their writing while participating in writing workshops facilitated by local authors at writing camp.

Oct 15, 2009 - Lynda Allison

The latest big trend in teen fiction is "big" indeed: plus-sized teenagers become the latest heroes and heroines in new teen novels.

Nov 28, 2009 - Francine Morrissette

Science fiction writers face competition from other speculative fiction writers in a genre that is expanding very quickly into film, video games, other markets.

Dec 2, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

Robert Shapard and James Thomas co-edited their powerful collection of sixty flash fiction stories. Each flash intertwines with each other creating a colorful tapestry.

Jul 5, 2007 - Mona Lisa Safai

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Mar 19, 2007 - Jeff Wetherington

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

Pacing, dedication, and technique are the basic elements required to finish a work of any substantial length. Learn more about the task below.

Jan 14, 2010 - Nicholas Morine

This article defines flash fiction and suggests current markets for short works of around 1,000 words.

Feb 10, 2012 - Vickie Britton

With many fantasy fiction novels published, the novice fantasy writer may think there are no ideas left to explore. But this is far from true.

Sep 13, 2010 - Rachel Shirley