This article on science and magic systems 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: Sarah […]
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.
On Launching Nonfiction Books for Writers
In three weeks, Penguin Random House will publish the second nonfiction book for writers edited by yours truly. Putting the Fact in Fantasy is the fantasy side of my Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series — and meant to be a companion to Putting the Science in Fiction, which was published in 2018. […]
Revolutions and Why They Fail
This article on revolutions and why they fail 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 […]
How to Keep A Horse Healthy
This article on keeping a horse healthy is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the cultural, historical, or world-building aspects of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Debby Lush By day, Debby […]
Museums Inspire SF/F Writers
This article on museums inspiring SF/F writers is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the cultural, historical, or world-building aspects of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Graeme K. Talboys was […]
