The Basics
It doesn’t matter if you write fiction or nonfiction. You have to know the basics.
SFWA Blog
How Do I Learn to Write?
A bibliography for writers.
Perseverance, Publishing and the Urge to Write
James Van Pelt writes on perseverance as a writer.
Manuscript Format
An article by Chuck Rothman on the correct manuscript format for sf/f fiction.
What Is a Word?
Article by Chuck Rothman on how to obtain a word count for a work of fiction ready for submission.
Mistakes In Writing
Mistakes commonly made by writers – how to spot them and how to avoid them.
“Excuse Me, How Much Did It Cost You?”
Helpful tips for new writers to avoid scams in the publishing world.
Science in Science Fiction: Making it Work
An article on getting science right in SF stories.
Selling to Foreign Short Fiction Markets
An article by Douglas Smith on selling to foreign short fiction markets.
Hunting for an Agent (with Sample Synopsis)
Author John E. Stith describes the process by which an author might acquire an agent.
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