Four Months In–Trying to Keep the words flowing in 2014
John reveals the every day struggles of the writer and catches up on his New Year’s resolutions.
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Articles populaires mars 2014
Fabien explains our March scribblings for reader of the language of love.
The Art & Science of World Building: The Tools You Need to Make a Believable World
World building requires art AND science. Nina takes us through a primer.
Noticias literatura 9-4
Cesar MallorquíHoy charla de Cesar Mallorquí en Vitoria, EspiralVideo del próximo título de “Espiral CF,” Cambio en las bases del Premios UPC de CF 2014, Charla en Vitoria “Escritoras de ciencia ficción” y Revista miNatura 133 “Vampiros” ya disponible.
Una mujer-lobo embarazada: ejercicio de verosimilitud
SI UNA MUJER-LOBO EMBARAZADA SE TRANSFORMA, ¿EL BEBÉ SE TRANSFORMA TAMBIÉN?
Review – Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi
Gary Dalkin reviews the novel that gave the author of Old Man’s War – John Scalzi – his start.
Noticias literatura 2-3
Novedades editoriales, certámenes literarios, webs del género y convención anual de la cf española.
Sensual Writing and Why I Love the Smell of Smoke
Storytelling shares universal truth through metaphor, delivered from the heart. Sensual writing doesn’t just involve making sure to include at least a few senses like sight, sound, smell, taste and touch in your narrative.
Self-publishing Odyssey: Part 3 The Dirty Business Of Promotion
A look at self-publishing promotional strategies.
The Indie Book Tidal Wave…What Does it Mean for Bookstores, Publishers & Writers?
The publishing industry is changing because we are changing, not the other way around. We are directing that change. We are directing that change every bit as much as we are directing changes in other important elements in our lives.
How Are You Telling Your Story?…Part 1: Viewpoint
Nina gives great writing advice. More importantly, she ‘shows’ rather than ‘tells’. Her latest concerns authorial viewpoints: how do you look at your story?
Noticias literatura 19-3
Ricardo introduces us to some of the latest spanish language releases.
Interview With Gary Chalk, Fantasy Artist, Author and Games Designer
an interview with the unstoppable game designer, author and illustrator – Gary Chalk.
C.J. CHERRY, o la aventura permanente
Laura delivers a nice roundup of the career and influences of one of our best – C. J. Cherryh
Noticias Literatura 12-3
“Terra Nova 2” con Mariano Villarreal y Felix Linares, Inauguración de la nueva tienda Gigamesh, Presentación de “Gente Muerta” de Juan González Mesa, Crowfunding para reeditar “El señor de la rueda” de Gabriel Bermúdez y XVIII Convocatoria de Calabazas en el Trastero: Aparecidos.
Create Your Own Archetypes
Stumped for your next story or character? Try an archetype, says Ceres, who offers up a few to help get your creative juices flowing.
Five Ways To Improve Your Fiction Writing
Nina gets back to basics with five fundamental elements of writing that every writer should constantly work on improving.
Noticias literatura 5-3
Declaraciones de editor y autores de la colección “2099,” novedades de miNatura y artículo sobre la literatura fantástica española.
An Introduction to Schooled in Magic
Different worlds, different science. Chris Nuttall introduces us to one of his favorite themes.
Can Environmental SF Help Save Our Planet?
An introduction to another sub-genre of science fiction
Noticias literatura 26-2
Fallece el escritor Juan José Plans; Convocatoria para el “Visiones 2014”; Ediciones Irreverentes presenta la colección 2099.
Review: What Makes This Book So Great? by Jo Walton
A review of Jo Walton’s unique and very interesting collection of essays on reading.
10 Commandments of New Fantasy (Pt. 2)
New Fantasy has rules! And as any good writer knows, you must know the rules – before you break them!
Surfing The Hybrid Wave of Publishing
Publishing is changing in big ways. Nina offers advice on how to hang ten while surfing that wave to success!
Self-Publishing Odyssey: Part 2 Agents and Editors
How do you get anyone to look at your book? When I was an in-house editor, I was very aware that it was difficult to get anyone to read a submission from a member of the public. The reality is that most editors are extremely busy and continually up against time pressure.
The Play’s the Thing – the Importance of SF Staging
Susan relates some news about her play Terra Firma and discusses theaters’ place between literature and film.
Joanna Russ, o cómo resaltar la escritura de la mujer
A profile of one of SF’s leading advocates for women and feminism – and a hell of a writer and critic – Joanna Russ
Do Your Research
You’d think a writer would know this, but it doesn’t hurt to do your research. Nina ‘splains why.
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