Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Pizzanomics and the Economy of Words
In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde writes that people know the price of everything and the value…
March 10, 2023-
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Strike the Earth
Any gamers in the house? I’m a huge fan of games: the creativity, the challenges, and the competition, of…
January 17, 2023 -
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Flash Fiction FUNdamentals
Flash fiction may sound new and alien, but it’s been around longer than you think. The query that inspired…
December 10, 2022 -
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This Little Light
Sharing your fantastical words and worlds can be terrifying. You feel everyone’s eyes on you, weighing the thoughts you…
November 15, 2022 -
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Wonder
I wonder… What made you fall in love with science fiction and fantasy? As a child, I loved fairy…
October 10, 2022 -
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Valued
From her earliest days, my mom’s life lacked value in the sight of others. Born female and Korean in…
September 10, 2022 -
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Sense Sensibilities
A flexi-tube extended from the airlock and attached to the exterior of the arrow with a dull clang. A…
July 11, 2022 -
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Baby Stepping
The proverbial journey of a thousand miles begins with the one step. But it doesn’t end there. Writing an…
May 7, 2022 -
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Write Ugly
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight,…
April 11, 2022 -
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Technology and Magic in your Science-fiction and Fantasy novels
An important part of what makes your story fit into the Science Fiction and/or Fantasy genres is an element…
December 15, 2021 -
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structure your novel with harmon’s story circle
In the early 2000s, Blake Snyder released Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need. This…
October 7, 2021 -
Mastering Middle GradeAn Interview with M. G. Fantasy Author Andrea Rand
In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to do something special for this post to celebrate. I had an…
July 16, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
How Genre Impacts Your Character Development
Sometimes it’s easy to think character development looks similar across genres. And for the reader, it usually does. Even…
September 7, 2020 -
Writing for YABuilding a Compelling Fantasy World: Q & A with YA Author Amy C. Blake
It’s not always easy creating a whole world from scratch. Amy C. Blake agreed to give a few words…
August 27, 2020 -
BestsellersAward-Winning Author Lindsay A. Franklin
Can you share a little about your recent book? My latest release is the third in a series, so…
July 1, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
How to Write Tactful Fantasy and Science Fiction During COVID-19
Writing during a global pandemic is probably not something you thought you’d be tackling. Writing is hard enough by…
June 7, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Stage for Your First Page
There’s a video floating around somewhere online (numerous, probably!) of J.K. Rowling reading her first pages to eager readers.…
January 7, 2020 -
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How Writing Blind Will Take Your Fantasy to the Next Level
When it comes to writing, some of us like to picture it in our head and write what we…
November 7, 2019 -
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The Slow Build of Believability
Most of us have probably been told to “plunge your main character into terrible trouble as quickly as possible.”…
September 7, 2019 -
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The Desires Behind Your Character’s Desires
When he reaches for the cookie his eyes aren’t on the cookie but on his mom in the other…
June 7, 2019 -
Mastering Middle Grade
An Interview with Katie Carringer Baker
Many aspiring authors hope to write a successful series, but our author interviewee for this month is living the…
May 16, 2019 -
Mastering Middle Grade
An Interview with Author Kate Ramsey
No two paths to publication are exactly alike. Over the next few months, I’ll be listening to middle grade…
March 16, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Perfect Blend of History and Fantasy
Historical fantasy is a genre growing in popularity. Many famous historical figures have earned themselves a retelling of their…
December 7, 2018 -
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The Highs and Lows of Fantasy Sub-Genres
“Oh, you’re a fantasy writer? I love ‘The Lord of the Rings.’” “I don’t write that kind of fantasy.”…
November 7, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Trouble with Portals-Laura Zimmerman
Do portals that move your character to another time and place work within modern storytelling? This is the question…
September 7, 2017
