Tag: sci fi
The Essence of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Today I present a guest post by Ed White, writer of fantasy and science fiction. It’s these two genres that his article focuses on, discussing their origins, their very essence, and, as Ed puts it, ‘the legion’ of sub-genres that have developed to make these genres two of the most exciting, inspirational and forward-thinking of all. …
Online Writing Groups
The writing game can be a lonely one, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, working with others can improve your writing tremendously. It can be quite tricky finding fellow writers nearby to meet up with, but the internet has made that a whole lot easier. Hundreds, if not thousands of writing groups exist online. No longer do writers have to sit alone in their bedroom reading work aloud to their cats. But it still can be quite difficult to find the right writing group for you. So here’s a list of all those I’m aware of. …
![[Guest Post] Spirituality and Magic in Sci-Fi and Fantasy](https://i2.wp.com/richiebilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ed-white-pic.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
![[Guest Post] Creating a Fantasy Map](https://i1.wp.com/richiebilling.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/skyrim.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1)
Real Writing Stories #2: My Writing Day – Forest Wells
Real Writing Stories returns for its second installment. This week, with the help of writer Forest Wells, I’m launching a new weekly feature called My Writing Day. Readers of The Guardian newspaper may have seen this before. A writer shares their average writing day—the process, the distractions, the strife, the achievements. The Guardian however looks at the writing days of more well-known writers only. They’re very insightful and inspirational pieces, but I think the stories of other writers at different stages in their journeys can be more interesting and relatable. …