As I've interacted more with the science fiction and fantasy writing community, I've found a lot of book review sites that I've really enjoyed reading. I thought I would share them with you! Check out these awesome sites that post SF/F book reviews (and also links to SF/F books to read!). The Fantasy Cafe While … Continue reading Epic SF/F Book Review Sites
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
Writing workshops are amazing opportunities for writers to improve their craft, learn from professionals, or amass a huge word count. If you're a speculative writer, then there are also plenty of workshops for you to check out. Doing your research to find the best one for you is vital. I've created a list of the … Continue reading Best Workshops for Speculative Writing
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
Welcome to the first SF/F TBR of 2025! I've been reading a lot more older sci-fi lately (I just finished Dune and just got started 2001), but there are several authors I haven't introduced myself to yet. I thought I would create a TBR list of authors I am most interested in reading but haven't … Continue reading SF/F Authors on my TBR List
