Metaphysics & Matter: Should Elves Have Atoms?
by Austin Conrad Fantasy’s enduring appeal stems from our imaginative exploration of the impossible. Each branch of speculative fiction asks […]
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I’m Selling Books, but Am I Making Money?
by William C. Tracy Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series from William C. Tracy. Part 1
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Nailing It Down: How to Portray Boxing Accurately in Your Fight Scenes
by J. D. Harlock Boxing (pugilism) is a martial art and combat sport in which fighters trade punches for a
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Take Editing Humor Seriously. Please.
by James Beamon I take my humor seriously. You have to, as a humorist, and even more as an editor
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Speaking Common
by Austin Conrad Fantasy worlds often include a single “common” language spoken by a majority of the setting’s inhabitants. Often
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How to Fix Your Ornithopter: The Unlikely Publishing History of Dune
by Jeremy Zentner In the ever-changing age of technology, the opportunities for publication are as daunting as they are diverse.
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Why Indie Writers Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Reach Out to the Big Names
by Noah Sturdevant You write, right? You write books, novellas, poems, screenplays, comics, demented scribbles on the subway, etc. That
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How to Make Your Next SFF Work’s Currency
by John Dale Beety What do your characters spend? Currency, the forms of money used in a setting, can add
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Inside the Fiction Editor’s Mind: Does the Writer’s Identity Matter?
By Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki So, does the writer’s identity matter? The short answer is, well, yes. But the question people
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Using Poetry to Enhance Your Writing
By Holly Henderson Poetry can be one of the shortest forms of fiction, but it has the ability to make
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Sourcing Art on a Budget
By Austin Conrad Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series from Austin Conrad on acquiring illustrations for
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Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing and Scams
by the SFWA Safety Committee Listen, so there’s this prince in Nigeria who really needs— Hey, wait, where are you