SciFi/Fantasy
How to Write a “Realistic” Paranormal
Posted by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Oct 2, 2023
Five Tips on Writing Alternate History and Time Tr...
Posted by Our Special Guest | Aug 8, 2022
Setting the Mood: Musical Strategies for Writing ...
Posted by Our Special Guest | May 26, 2021
Pitfalls & Solutions for Writing a Science Thriller
by Brian Andrews | Sep 18, 2019 | Craft, Genre, SciFi/Fantasy, Thriller
Science, technology, and medicine play a critical role in the modern thriller, but writing a story with a heavy infusion of science or scientific themes presents certain challenges. Join science thriller expert Amy Rogers as she discusses the solutions and pitfalls for incorporating STEM in your next novel.
Read MoreCareer Authors Welcomes Brian Andrews!
by Paula Munier | May 27, 2019 | Craft, Genre, Life, SciFi/Fantasy, Thriller
Here at Career Authors, we’re thrilled to announce that Brian Andrews is joining us.
Brian is a US Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, former submarine officer, and a great writer whose work runs the gamut from soldiers and spies to SFF. He co-authors the TIER ONE thriller series with fellow vet Jeffrey Wilson—and writes stand-alone science fiction and blended genre techno. We sat down with Brian and took turns asking him questions about writing and the writing life. Here’s what he had to say.
The Rules of Science Fiction & Fantasy Worldbuilding, Part 4: Data Overload
by Our Special Guest | Oct 1, 2018 | SciFi/Fantasy
In SF&F, you have literally worlds of information to convey. Here’s how to inform your readers without data overload.
Read MoreBorrowing from Mythology: A Great Foundation for Your Fantasy Series
by Our Special Guest | Sep 14, 2018 | SciFi/Fantasy
As a writer, you don’t need to totally reinvent the wheel when creating a world for your fantasy novel. Consider borrowing from world mythologies, using these tips from J.T. Evans.
Read MoreThe Rules of Science Fiction & Fantasy Worldbuilding, Part 3: Being Relatable
by Our Special Guest | Aug 22, 2018 | SciFi/Fantasy
When your protagonist is not human, how do you build a connection between your character and your human readers? Brenda Clough offers 7 tips for making SFF characters relatable.
Read MoreThe Rules of Science Fiction & Fantasy Worldbuilding, Part 2
by Our Special Guest | Jul 28, 2018 | SciFi/Fantasy
When writing SF or fantasy, the SF or fantasy element must be core. It can’t be a surface veneer – it has to be in the structure of the work. What does that mean and how do you do it? Accomplished SFF author Brenda Clough explains.
Read MoreThe Rules of Science Fiction & Fantasy Worldbuilding, Part 1
by Our Special Guest | Jul 4, 2018 | SciFi/Fantasy
Think writing science fiction or fantasy means you get to make things up with no regard to rules? Think again!
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