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 science fiction — 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 Gabriel Vidrine has a […]
Traditional Superstitions for Writers
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we ask an expert to tackle some aspect of fantasy writing (cultures, weapons, horses, etc.) or a scientific / technological concept pervasive in science fiction. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert E.B. Wheeler has an MA in European […]
Get Ready for WRiTE CLUB
Last year at around this time, I entered a unique writing contest hosted by D.L. Hammons. It’s called WRiTE CLUB, and requires participants to submit 500-word pieces under a pen name. These submissions were screened by a panel of judges, and the top 32 chosen for sixteen head-to-head bouts. Victory was determined by votes, left […]
How to Build an Author Mailing List
The goal of this article is to walk you through the steps to set up, build, maintain, and eventually leverage your author mailing list. Contents: Why to Start a Mailing List How to Create the Mailing List Creating Subscriber Lists Getting Subscribers for Your Lists Sending E-mails to Your Lists Making the Most of your Mailing […]
France as a Fantasy Culture
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific concepts pervasive in sci-fi or cultural/historical topics relevant to fantasy, with input from a real-world expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Today’s expert is me, Dan Koboldt. Believe it or […]
