In the Company of Growth: Friendships as Catalysts in Narrative Arcs As a writer, how you develop character relationships can impact the growth level of the Main Character (MC) in various ways. This area of study is a rich and multifaceted topic that can be approached from many angles. Human experience in friendships emerges as […]
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Shaping Tomorrow: Exploring Diversity in SFF Narratives Within the pages of Science Fiction Fantasy worlds, characters of myriad ethnicities, races, genders, and orientations come to life, each bringing a unique lens through which to explore the fantastical and the extraordinary. From character development, cultural settings, and intergalactic backdrops of adventures, SFF novels stand as beacons
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In Praise of Brevity: A Journey into Novella and Short Story Publishing In this literary haven where brevity meets brilliance, the power of being concise takes center stage in storytelling. This blog takes a journey into the world of publishing novellas and short stories—an often-overlooked realm brimming with storytelling potential. Whether you’re a seasoned writer
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Epic Echoes: Hot Topics Shaping SFF Today Welcome to a space where the realms of science fiction and fantasy (SFF) collide, generating ripples of thought that resonate across the speculative landscape. Here, we embark on a journey into the heart of contemporary SFF discussions, exploring the current trends of discourse that shape the ever-evolving narrative
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2024 Beyond SFF Writing Goals: How to Ensure Success Well, if you were looking for actual writing goals, see my other blog Charting the Unknown: SFF Writing Adventures and 2024 Ambitions. This article is about how to achieve said goals that you’ve already elected to pursue. Some folks say to make your goals specific, measurable,
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Charting the Unknown: SFF Writing Adventures and 2024 Ambitions How do I pick between so many writing goals for the new year? Daily word count? Weekly word count? Query letter? Finishing X amount of my novel? Writing longer chapters, 2000 word count (wc) or 3000 each? How many novellas should I write? I write in
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Sword, Sorcery, and Sci-Fi Tech: A NaNoWriMo Decision How large is the Fantasy Genre? Endless. Writing within this genre offers a boundless realm of creativity, where you can craft magical worlds, conjure mythical creatures, and embark on epic adventures. The same goes with Science Fiction. Writing within this genre offers you the ability to craft
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Building Immersive High Fantasy Worlds: Tips and Tricks So, what is High Fantasy? High fantasy, often referred to as epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy literature that distinguishes itself from other forms of fantasy through certain key characteristics and differences. Novels or series like The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, A Song
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Space Opera Plot Twists: Keeping Readers on the Edge of Their Seats A Space Opera novel is a subgenre of science fiction that unfolds on a grand scale across a vast, intergalactic stage. It typically features epic space battles, intricate political intrigue, diverse alien species, advanced technology, and charismatic heroes and heroines. These stories often
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Wellness on the Write Track: Thriving Through NaNoWriMo Navigating the NaNoWriMo marathon of creativity is an extreme sport for writers. Prioritizing your well-being can be challenging but is entirely possible. In this blog, I offer tips to help writers maintain momentum through well-being. “It’s just 30 days.” “Just 1667 words a day.” “No worries. I’ve
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