This article on lowering the cost of space travel 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. The Expert: Matthew Reardon […]
Debating the Future of #SFFpit
Last month was the ninth #SFFpit Twitter pitching event for sci-fi/fantasy authors seeking literary representation, hosted by myself and Michael Mammay. The first #SFFpit took place in June 2014, so this marks four years of the event. Having taken some time to examine the numbers and talk with Mike, I think it’s time to discuss […]
Scientists Are Not Evil: Research Ethics for Writers
This article on writing about research ethics 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 Today’s expert […]
Publishing Fallout, Author Earnings, and Self Care
I’m privileged to have many writing friends — authors with whom I chat, connect, and commiserate. Some are trad-pub authors who came up around the same time as I did. Some are agented authors on submission, or querying authors hoping to land an agent. A growing number are self/indie-published authors who’ve taken matters into their […]
Characters with Developmental Differences
This article on character development 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 Maria Grace has her […]
