As you probably know, tomorrow is the return of #SFFpit, the Twitter pitching event for authors, agents, and editors of fantasy and science fiction. In this post I’ll highlight a couple of important changes, address some Twitter discussions that have come up recently, share some cool pitching resources, and maybe even tell you who’s planning […]
Misconceptions about Memory in 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 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 Anne M. Lipton, M.D., […]
The End of NaNoWriMo and the Return of #SFFpit
Last month, hundreds of thousands of writers around the world tried to write a novel in 30 days. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is the event that pushed me to write my first novel. I love the community aspect of it more than anything. Writing is such a solitary activity, so it’s great to have […]
Explosions 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 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 Back by popular request […]
Research Your Writing: How to Ask an Expert
This is the 20th article in 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. Recently, a reader asked me if I could find someone to discuss whether utilities might function in a a […]
