A while back, I created a post on speculative literary journals with the lowest acceptance rates. Now I want to go in a different direction. Not all speculative journals are incredibly hard to get into. Honestly, any journal that accepts more than 10% of its submissions is pretty good. So here's a list of journals … Continue reading Speculative Literary Journals with Higher Acceptance Rates
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
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
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
Out of all the science fiction subgenres that exist, cyberpunk has got to be one of the most interesting to me, especially now. But how do you define cyberpunk, and, even more importantly, how do you write it? Read below to find out everything you need to know about the subgenre and how to get … Continue reading What Is Cyberpunk? A Definition
