This article is the first in a new weekly blog series about the Science in Sci-fi. Each post will 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. The Expert: Jamie […]
7 Ways to Tighten Your Prose
One of the most common critiques that I’ve given to and received from other writers could be described in a single word: cut. Cut this backstory, cut that redundant phrase, cut the laundry-list description. For my part, I admit that I’m a discovery writer. Some of the prose that goes down onto the page will serve […]
The Magic of Old Books
The world of publishing is undergoing an evolution, fueled in part by the growth of e-books. As a Kindle owner, I admit that I’m playing a part in this. I love being able to carry an entire library with me wherever I go, and to get any book I want within 30 seconds. As an […]
Breakdown of the First #SFFpit
Last week’s #SFFpit event on Twitter proved a smashing success! Leading up to pitch day, we had a few events: a warm-up event the week before, when I challenged authors to craft pitches for Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. The day before the contest, many authors made intros on the hashtag with “two truths and a lie.” […]
The Winners of #SFFpit
The first #SFFpit Twitter pitching event for sci-fi and fantasy authors was a HUGE success! An hour before the event, I thought we might have as many as a dozen literary agents stopping by the hashtag to read pitches. Turns out, we had more than twice that: 26 agents from 20 different agencies by my […]
