Have you ever wanted to get more invested in the science fiction community, but you didn't know where to start? To be honest, that's something I've wondered myself. Luckily, I've found a ton of super helpful resources that provide information on science fiction journals, books, book reviews, and more. Any science fiction writer should know … Continue reading 6 Resources for Science Fiction Writers
Welcome back to another writing contest post! A lot of these titles may look familiar, but they're either open for the spring this year or they're about to close. If you're a speculative writer, submitting to contests provides a valuable opportunity for you to gain recognition and boost your resume. The contests below are also … Continue reading Spring Sci-fi and Fantasy Writing Contests
Welcome back to another TBR post, Books with Dragons edition! This week, I thought I would talk about books that I have been meaning to read that have dragons in them or are centered around dragons. At this point, I haven't read too many of them, but I remember reading Christopher Paolini's Eragon when I … Continue reading Books with Dragons #TBRTuesday
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another quote post. I found several quotes from science fiction novels and short stories that I would like to share with you all this Monday. Happy reading! "You should never be in the company of anyone with whom you would not want to die.” - Frank Herbert (God Emperor of … Continue reading 7 Epic Speculative Fiction Quotes
At this time, I haven't done a speculative fiction writing contest post in a while, so I thought this week would be a good day to write about some writing contests. In the coming months, these contests will be available for you to submit your sci-fi or fantasy stories or books. Check them out below! … Continue reading Sci-fi and Fantasy Writing Contests in February
Fantasy is one of the hardest genres to write because it involves creating another world. However, developing the story is just as important. When writing fantasy, authors often use specific plot structures to get their story on track. Check out three plot structures you should know when writing fantasy below. The Hero's Journey A typical … Continue reading Best Plot Structures for Fantasy
Are you currently working on a fantasy story? If so, you probably realized at some point that you want, or even need, to create a world map. A world map allows you to outline the principal cities and kingdoms of your story, and it also brings your world to life for your readers. But how … Continue reading How to World-Build A World Map
When you think of science fiction, what comes to mind? What about fantasy? You might immediately think of the tropes and typical characteristics of both, including dragons and wizards, or androids and rocket ships. But what if you could create a world that had all these things combined? That’s where science fantasy, or sci-fi fantasy, … Continue reading What Is Sci-fi Fantasy: A Definition
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Now that I'm back with another post, this week I thought I would get back into talking about worldbuilding. When you work on the world in your story, knowing how to get the most out of your worldbuilding will save you a lot of time and prepare you … Continue reading 3 Tips for Worldbuilding Your Story
Welcome back to another post about literary journals! A lot has been happening this week, including preparing for my upcoming participation in Sci-fi Month, so plenty of science fiction posts are on their way! In the meantime, I wanted to look at horror and dark fantasy, a little departure from the norm. Check out seven … Continue reading 6 Dark Fantasy and Horror Literary Journals
