CLUBHOUSE: Essay: How to Write a Novel.
A worry-free, stress-free, practically thought-free method of writing. Perfect for an old guy like me. Might work for you, too.
The 12th Chinese Nebula (Xingyun) Awards
Chinese Nebulas, 2021 winners, have been announced
When is a Periodical Not an Anthology? (Hint: Never)
As technological change affects publishing, it also affects the methods of author compensation – or ought to.
Horacio Quiroga y la influencia de Edgar Allan Poe
The many influences of E. A. Poe on Uruguayan short story writer Horacio Quiroga
Presentación de Guiños, de Carlos Suchowolski a Cargo de Emilio Gavilanes
Winks, a microstory collection fCarlos Suchowolski, with an exclusive presentation for Amazing Stories by the author Emilio Gavilanes.
Changes Coming
Many changes coming. Here’s one of them.
Novedades de Junio en Hispanoamérica
Libros Ha salido un nuevo libro de investigación a cargo de nuestro Blogger Iván Rodrigo Mendizábal. Se trata de “Historias desde el futuro: ciencia ficción andina como antropología especulativa”, recientemente publicado por la Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar – Sede Ecuador y Editorial La Caracola. El libro aborda la literatura de cinco países andinos: Bolivia, Chile, […]
Hugo Awards Voter Packet Now Available
Eligible voters can now download the 2021 Hugo Awards Voter Packet
Reseña de libro 1818 Orígenes, Antología de Ciencia Ficción Hispano-Mexicana
1818 Orígenes, antología de ciencia ficción hispano-mexicana Createspace Independent Pub Paperback, 112 páginas ISBN-10 : 1543204872 ISBN-13 : 978-1543204872 Para comprarlo en Amazon. Este libro es una antología de ciencia ficción hispano-mexicana, que ya hace tiempo tengo ganas de comentar. Cuenta con una participación de lujo. Por España: Toni Jim, Lola Robles, María Concepción Regueiro, […]
Who Is R. A. Lafferty? And Is He the Best Sci-Fi Writer Ever?
You’ve never heard of him, but your favorite writers have, and his mad-drunk prose will knock you sideways. Source: Who Is R. A. Lafferty? And Is He the Best Sci-Fi Writer Ever? | WIRED
REVIEW: LEXX UNAUTHORIZED & LEXX, Season 1, Episode 1
This week, Steve reviews a book by D.G. Valdron about the cult SF series LEXX, from the late 1990s. He says both book and series are well worth a fan’s attention.
Fund Raiser for John Varley
John Varley crowdfunding campaign for award winning SF Author
2021 Nebula Conference Online Programming Preview
Proposed panels and presentations for the Nebula Awards conference
Call for Panelists and Programming Proposals for the 2021Nebula Conference Online
SFWA calls for panel proposals for its upcoming Nebula conference
Diversity Plus: Diverse Story Forms and Themes, Not Just Diverse Faces
Diversity can and should also include different story forms and themes drawn from diverse traditions
“Cities That Think Like Planets”: On Writing SustainableCities in Science Fiction
the aesthetic of the city is a science-fictional aesthetic, for good or ill. The architecture of the city is a way that creators who write science fiction encode futurism – signaling technological development and its accompanying social changes.
A Sanctuary for Writing: Where we write
On writing sanctuaries
Navigating the Parallel but Uneven Ecosystems of TraditionalPublishing and Self-Publishing
The old adage, ‘if you build it, they will come,’ is not true for the writer.
7 Science Fiction Romance Series to Binge Read
There are quite a few exciting SciFi Romance series out there; here’s an introductory sampler
Legal Affairs Committee Alert: CASE Act on Copyright SmallClaims Becomes Law
The CASE Act (Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019) has become law
HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR! – LIST OF 2020 COLUMNS
Steve does his usual roundup of all of 2020’s columns (well, just the ones he wrote). And he does a bit of self-promotion. See the featured image!
Shooting at a Rolling Hoop: Predicting the NearFuture
The far future is easy.
Explicit Sex Scenes and the Work of Stories
a good sex scene is usually sexy, and one of the best ways to be sexy is to go deep into what’s going through characters’ heads
Book Launch Video for No Police = Know Future Now on Amazing Stories TV
Video recordings of the No Police = Know Future anthology book launch are now live on the Amazing Stories TV Channel.
Navigating the Parallel but Uneven Ecosystems of Traditional Publishing and Self-Publishing
traditional publishing spaces, with their broad and interconnected reach, still offer the best chance to speak to and be seen by the most people
Les small presse de 2020
A review of genre small press work in France from 2020
¿Qué libros de Horror leen los que escriben literatura de género?
What you read influences what you write. Here are some horror picks that have influenced some horror authors
#DisneyMustPay Alan Dean Foster
A message from SFWA’s President, Mary Robinette Kowal: Last year, a member came to SFWA’s Grievance Committee with a problem, which on the surface sounds simple and resolvable. He had written novels and was not being paid the royalties that were specified in his contract. The Grievance Committee is designed to resolve contract disputes like […]
El legado de Radcliffe y Shelley en autoras de horror en español
Hemil introduces the horror traditions established by Mary Shelley, Anne Radcliffe and their literary descendants – Raquel Castro, Tanya Tynjälä and Solange Rodríguez Pappe
Marginalized people living varied and fulfilled lives in genre fiction is historically accurate
Historical accuracy is important in science fiction and fantasy because it can change the default as it is known
