I’m returning for my second year as a Pitch Wars mentor. Fist pump! This contest pairs agented authors and other industry pros with aspiring authors seeking literary representation. The success rate for this contest is unlike any other. I believe we had 20+ authors who landed an agent last year, some even before the agent round. […]
Things Not to Say to A Writer
Earlier this week, thousands of writers around the world united under a common hashtag: #TenThingsNotToSayToAWriter. It was an outlet for all of the disappointment and frustration that come hand-in-hand with trying to make it as a writer. For all the people who see our profession as either a fun hobby or a willing attempt to pursue […]
Realistic Fighting Abilities 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 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 Eric Primm is an engineer for Boeing and […]
Weapons and Tactics in Fantasy Warfare
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 Michael Mammay has served as an active […]
The #NewAgent Picks for Science Fiction & Fantasy
When Michelle Hauck asked me to judge the SFF entries for her New Agent mini-contest, all I heard was “SFF” and “mini-contest.” I’d do anything for Michelle (because she’s awesome), but with Pitch Wars approaching, I hoped the commitment would be small. Then the submission window opened and we got close to 300 entries. So much […]
