March’s Writing Prompt: A Week at the Conference Table
This month’s writing prompt involves strange goings on with seven people seated around a table…
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Darkly Dreaming, by Chloe Hammond
Those seeking bloodfests will be disappointed, but a great many others who still like vampire fiction will enjoy Darkly Dreaming.
RETRO DAYS: ROBERT A. HEINLEIN and SPIDER ROBINSON
This week, Steve tries to go Back to the Future but ends up in the past, where he meets Spider and Jeanne Robinson as well as Robert and Virginia Heinlein! Come with him and see!
Recovering the creative mind…
What does a writer do after a concussion makes it hard for them to access their creativity? Wait for the deluge…
Escribir como Jugando: Entrevista a El Libro del Escritor
Jose Molina and Meritxell Terrón have created The Book of the Writer, a Web site with resources and a social hub for Spanish speaking people who would like to learn more about their craft or interact with other writers.
December’s Writing Prompt: Alone in the World
What if you were the only person who was not a member of the culture where you lived?
November’s Writing Prompt: Rat Cage Housing
For September’s writing prompt, go here. October did not have a writing prompt. Hope everyone had a great Halloween! Rat Cage Housing Image: Alternative Design Manufacturing and Supply As of a date eighteen months from […]
COLUMN 21 Redux: NaNoWriMo IS HERE! AGAIN! (Wha?)
Steve takes us “Back to the Future”… er, “Back to the Past” again with another recycled column. This week, it’s all about his writing and NaNoWriMo. If you don’t know what that is, you should probably read this.
Editoriales que Apuestan por la ciencia Ficción
Interviews with two new Spanish language speculative fiction publishers, featuring advice for new writers.
Creative Space III, the finale
An artist describes the space required for her various media projects.
September’s Writing Prompt: The Best Terrain
August’s writing prompt is here. The Best Terrain Image: Edmundo Roa A genie approaches you with an offer he’s forcing you to take. The offer is this: you have to choose a type of terrain. […]
August’s Writing Prompt: Tongue Twister
Can you imagine what would happen if the citizens of two countries all woke up only able to speak the language of the other country? If so, write a story about it…
On Ecology, Women and Science Fiction: Part 1, Gnosis
Science fiction author and limnologist Nina Monteanu writes about changes in the genre, which she sees as changes in the way individuals interact with each other and the natural world.
July’s Writing Prompt: Two Worlds
Looking for a subject to write a short story about? Matthew Gordon suggests that you think about two worlds…
Top 10 Young Adult Books You Need To Read By Fall
Now that summer is winding down a bit, it’s time to start stocking up for winter reading – or – you’re TBR pile is just not tall enough!
An Interview with Jim C. Hines, Recent Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop Graduate
Amazing Stories interviews Jim C. Hines, author and recent Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop alum.
SF and F Scribes, Scribblers – and Scrivener
Writing tools for writers: Dodd’s and friends take a look at Scrivener.
May’s Writing Prompt: Locked In
You can check out any time you’d like, but you don’t want to leave (apology to The Eagles)
The Writer-Editor Relationship, Part 2: Five Things Writers Wish Editors Knew—and Followed
Some things writers hope editors know
BOOK REVIEW: FRIGHT MARES, (edited by) BILLIE SUE MOSIMAN; AWARD NOMINATION DEADLINES, and MORE WRITING INFORMATION
This week Steve looks at a new horror anthology—all stories by women writers—edited by Billie Sue Mosiman, and talks a bit about the Hugo and Aurora awards (in self-promotion); plus another snippet of Pinterest boards for writers. Take a look!
You Don’t Know Dick
Who am I? Am I real? Is this real? Is this…Are you really reading a post on Amazing Stories, or is it all in your head?
SECOND LOOKS: MARVEL’S DEADPOOL & ANT-MAN and SOME WORDS ON WRITING
This week Steve takes a second look at Marvel’s two most recent movies, Deadpool and Ant-Man, and finds one much better than the other… but YMMV! Also a couple of tips for writers who may be stuck.
Do Not Disturb! Creativity in Progress
You people! Can’t you see that there is an artist at work!?!
Review: Encounter at Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke
While influencing his own works of literature as well as that of other writers, Encounter at Dawn by Arthur C. Clarke stirred many questions about the past and future of humanity.
The Writer-Editor Relationship, Part 1: Editors Preparing Writers
Indie authors need editors. Here’s how to go about finding a good one.
Self-Publishing? Don’t Phone It In!
The mechanics of book publishing are (almost) as important as the story.
The Moving Target of Indie Publishing: What Every Editor (and Writer) Needs to Know
How to flourish as a freelance editor in an indie world.
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