RIP: James N. Aparo (1932-2005)
James N. Aparo
(1932-2005)
SFWA Blog
RIP: Chris Bunch (1943-2005)
Science Fiction and television writer, Christopher R. Bunch, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2005 following extended illness. The author and co-author of over 30 novels, Chris was a veteran of Vietnam where he served as a patrol commander and later as a correspondent for Stars & Stripes. His writing jobs following the war included […]
RIP: Robert Asprin (1946-2008)
Robert Asprin
(1946-2008)
RIP: Bill Bowers (1943-2005)
Long time Cincinnati area fan, Bill Bowers, passed away early on April 18, 2005. Four times nominated for the Best Fanzine Hugo, his well known fanzines included Double:Bill (with Bill Mallardi) and Outworlds. He was a Guest of Honor at several science fiction conventions, including Fan Guest of Honor at the 1978 World Science Fiction […]
RIP: John Raymond Brosnan (1947-2005)
Locus Online reports that fan, fantasy novelist and Bond biographer John Raymond Brosnan was found dead in his South Harrow (UK) home several days ago. Brosnan was born in Australia, but lived in and near London for many years. His writing appeared under the names John Brosnan, James Blackstone (with John Baxter), John Raymond, Simon […]
How Thor Power Hammered Publishing
Publishing changed considerably after the 1979 Supreme Court ruling in Thor Power Tool Company v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Kevin O’Donnell, Jr., explains why.
The Obligatory Manuscript Format Article
Article by John Gregory Betancourt on the correct manuscript format for sf/f fiction.
Copyrights and Meteorites
A few questions answered and a few myths debunked regarding Copyright.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There are several common mistakes, here’s how to avoid them.
The Basics
It doesn’t matter if you write fiction or nonfiction. You have to know the basics.
