Characterization and Worldbuilding Through Fight Scenes
by Corrine A. Kumar Fight scenes aren’t just about fighting. While writing technically accurate and action-packed fight scenes is important, […]
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Enriching Your Worldbuilding with Economics
by Albert Zhang Science fiction is often much more concerned about the physical than the organizational reality of a setting
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What Should I Pitch to The SFWA Blog?
by the SFWA Publications Crew In recent years, The SFWA Blog has undergone many changes and refinements to serve its
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The Professional Editor/Writer Relationship
by Ira Nayman Early in my short-story writing career, I received a delightful email from an anthology editor who had
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History in Speculative Fiction: Repeat, Rhyme, or Echo?
by Aaron H. Arm Editor’s note: This piece is part of a rolling series, Writing from History, in which creators
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Translation for Video Games: An Interview with Kristin Osani
by Misha Grifka Wander Editor’s note: This piece is part of the series Perspectives in Translation, where creators discuss the
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Translation vs. Adaptation: The Continuous Struggle for Optimal Ratio
by Elena Kovalenko Editor’s note: This piece is part of the series Perspectives in Translation, where creators discuss the many
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Enriching Characters and Sociopolitics with Digital Currencies
by Libby Schultz The future of digital currencies offers science fiction writers a unique opportunity to enhance their worlds. As
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The Many Alt-Histories of World War II
by Jeremy Zentner Editor’s note: This piece is part of a rolling series, Writing from History, in which creators share
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Only as Good as Our Tools: Drafting by Hand and Fountain Pens
by Carrie Finch Editor’s note: This piece is part of a series titled Writing by Other Means, where authors share
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The Revolution Will Be Fantasized
by Samuel Poots Editor’s note: This piece is part of a rolling series, Writing from History, in which creators share
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The Dangers of Writing on Someone Else’s Heartstrings
by Marie Croke Editor’s note: This piece is part of a rolling series, Writing from History, in which creators share