June 25, 2019 5 Things I Learned Publishing AFWH AFWH has been out for 2 weeks and I’ve at last had a chance to reflect on the experience. Here are 5 things I’ve learned, from pre-order campaigns to managing expectations Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
August 17, 2018 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. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
July 12, 2018 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. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
June 20, 2018 [Guest Post] Spirituality and Magic in Sci-Fi and Fantasy I’m delighted to introduce Ed White, writer of creative and visionary fiction, who’s contributing to the blog this week with an insightful post on a significant subject in SFF: spirituality and religion. Enjoy! Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
February 16, 2018 [Guest Post] Creating a Fantasy Map For this week’s instalment of Fantasy Friday, I’m delighted to introduce fantasy author Jesper Schmidt. Jesper runs AmWritingFantasy.com along with Autumn Birt. He’s a world-building and mapmaking genius and I could think of no better person to give an insight into the world of cartography! Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
December 5, 2017 The Many Sub-Genres of Fantasy In identifying your sub-genre you can better target your readers as well as the types of publishers that look for that type of tale. Not only that, it’ll help to make useful comparisons to other, well-known books in that sub-genre which may, with luck, help you sell more! Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 11, 2017 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. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 3, 2017 Real Writing Stories: Part One The stories of fellow writers really inspire me to keep bashing away at the keyboard. Learning about other people’s journeys, the difficulties they’ve encountered and overcome, their unwaivering passion for writing, can help me get through days when I feel like giving up. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
