WRiTE CLUB, a community-driven writing contest hosted by D.L. Hammons, begins its six-week run on March 7th, 2016. Anyone can enter this competition, which matches up 500-word writing samples in head-to-head bouts until only one writer remains standing. The two best parts? Entrants write under a pen name, and the winners of each round are chosen by community […]
Cryopreservation in Science Fiction
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Terry Newman is a writer for film, […]
5 Reasons to Write with Scrivener
There are certain technical skills that virtually all authors need to write a book and have it published. necessary for authors who want to publish a book. Competence in Microsoft Word, for example, is a minimum requirement. Today, I’d like to discuss the benefits of another professional writing tool, and make the case that any […]
A Brief History of Real World Magic
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Jay S. Willis is a graduate of […]
Science in Sci-fi: The Best of 2015
Back in 2014, I put out a call for scientists, physicians, historians, and other experts to share their knowledge with writers under the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Since then, I’ve hosted more than 70 guest posts on the scientific, cultural, and historical aspects of SF/F literature. The Best of 2015 Last year […]
