News and information for the working fantasy and speculative fiction author.
Genre:
Inspiration:
- Anniversary Gifts: From Medieval Wreaths to Modern Getaways – Ancient Origins
General:
- “Show Don’t Tell” What Do They Mean? – ProWritingAid Blog
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Author Resources: 8/23/2019
This week’s collection of resources for writers of fantasy and speculative literature:
Genre:
- Choosing Naval Tactics for Your Pre-Gunpowder World – at Mythcreants
- Good Science Makes for Good Science Fiction – BookBaby
- Copyright Filing Alert from the SFWA
General:
- Getting–and Interpreting–A Reader’s “Thought Map” of your Book – BookBaby
Author Resources: 8/16/2019
Our list of tips, information, and other resources for the working writers of speculative literature.
Genre Focused:
- Filling in Your Story’s Middle – at Mythcreants
- Depicting Characters Held Back by Fear – Mythcreants
- As I Learn: How Your Story Beast Moves – Fantasy Faction
- Military Logistics for Fantasy Writers – at the SFWA
Inspiration:
- Evidence Suggests an Underground of Roman Sorcery in Pompeii – from Ancient Origins
General:
- Things You Might Hear from A Developmental Editor – from BookBaby
- Masterful Wordsmithing with Metaphor and Imagery – at Jane Friedman’s blog
- How to Escape the Slush Pile – at Electric Lit