In some ways, there's a mathematical process to fiction. By that I mean, whether you realize it or not, certain parts of writing need to be calculated, working together in a certain way when you create. The technical building up of parts works to make what we all agree is a good story. Here I … Continue reading Calculating Fiction: The Three-Act Structure
I recently came across something interested that I wanted to share with you in this short post. Apparently, "mathemagicians" are a real thing, and they're not just from The Phantom Tollbooth. Check out below for more information! But first, a quick announcement. There won't be any post next week because I'll be flying all that … Continue reading Mathemagicians
The Science Behind Writing If you're new to the science fiction world, whether you want to write science fiction or you're interested in reading major works in the genre, know that there's a key distinction within the genre. I'm talking hard science fiction versus soft science fiction. I'll just stick with hard science fiction today. … Continue reading Hard Science Fiction: What You Need to Know
Math and Magic? Let's talk some more about math and fiction. First off, you can find my website here, which includes my latest chapbook at Yavanika Press! And check out where you can buy that chapbook with this link. I recently did a deep dive into the history of mathematics for book writing purposes, and I … Continue reading Why Mathematics Belongs in Fiction – Part 2
A while back I talked about mathematics and how it can be used in fiction. The idea was that there's more to math fiction than putting in formulas and just generally having the presence of mathematics in a story. Mathematics as a field can work in fiction by being used creatively in your worldbuilding while … Continue reading Is Mathematical Fiction Just Hard Sci-Fi?
What is it and where do you look for it? Photo by Laura Meinhardt on Pexels.com When people think of mathematics, they most likely think of numbers, complicated formulas and equations, and the absolute frustration that was high school math class. And it's true: learning mathematics isn't an easy thing to do. It takes years, … Continue reading Mathematical Beauty: A Definition
Photo by Jeswin Thomas on Pexels.com Like I was saying a couple weeks ago, mathematical fiction is both weird and, in some cases, unexplored. But that doesn't mean that the genre hasn't been tapped into. Some books may have mathematical influences that aren't at the forefront, but they could still be called mathematical fiction. Others … Continue reading Notable Mathematical Fiction Books (and Other Recommendations)
The standard definition of mathematical fiction is fiction where mathematics plays an important role, but I think it goes beyond that. There's more to the genre than fenagling formulas into the plot like there's more to science fiction than just adding technology or time travel. But what is it then? That's what I've been trying … Continue reading Mathematical Fiction: A Definition
When Science Meets Beauty Photo by Lum3n on Pexels.com I'm considering this a manifesto of sorts. For a little while now, I've been trying to figure out how I could discuss a topic like mathematics on a writing blog without coming out of left field and potentially scaring everyone away. So here I am coming … Continue reading Why Mathematics Belongs in Fiction (The Intro)
