This article on realistic knife fighting 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 […]
Fact in Fantasy (#FactInFantasy) Series
Fantasy novels often draw on real-world concepts, either from history or present day. Good world-building relies on everything from economics to military strategy to animal husbandry.
The goal of this blog series is to go in-depth on these topics -- with help from people who have experience and expertise -- to help fantasy authors get the details right. For more information, see the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy main page.
Writing Realistic Forests: Tell the Wood from the Trees
This article on writing realistic forests 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 Terry Newman is […]
Distance Legal Systems in Sci-fi
This article on legal systems in SFF 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 Today’s expert […]
How to Write Horses Wrong: 8 Red Flags
This article on writing horses wrong in fiction 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: Rachel Chaney […]
World-building with the Spanish Inquisition
This article on worldbuilding with the Spanish Inquisition 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 Jay […]
