Science-fiction award for new writers has an updated name

Posted on 08/29/2019 at 09:13 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A long-running science-fiction award has a new name this year. The John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer is...

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Tagged As: Awards, Diversity, Science fiction

Ursula K. Le Guin documentary is still streaming ... but not for long

Posted on 08/24/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

This is your last weekend to watch Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin through PBS. (Unless, of course, you work...

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Tagged As: Fantasy, Science fiction, Video, Women in literature

Here's what's up next from the Hugo Award winners

Posted on 08/22/2019 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Congratulations (again) to the winners of the 2019 Hugo Awards — what are they going to do next? If they’re...

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Tagged As: Awards, Fantasy, Science fiction

Ray Bradbury's hometown kicks off fundraising for a museum about him

Posted on 08/22/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Chicago-area fans without plans this afternoon (or with boring plans) — consider swinging by Waukegan. Specifically, the city is hosting...

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Tagged As: Literary tourism, Science fiction

Congratulations to the 2019 Hugo Award winners

Posted on 08/19/2019 at 08:52 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Congratulations to this year's Hugo Award winners! The celebration of the best work in science fiction and fantasy took place...

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Tagged As: Awards, Fantasy, Science fiction

Handling facts in science-based fiction

Posted on 08/16/2019 at 01:12 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

When you’re writing science-based fiction, handling facts can be tricky. That’s true whether you’re looking to invent a new reality...

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Tagged As: Fantasy, Joanna Penn, Science fiction, Writing advice

All the science-fiction writing tips that Writer's Digest has to offer

Posted on 08/14/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Writer’s Digest has a new post on how to write a science-fiction novel, but the simplicity of that title undersells...

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Tagged As: Characters, Plot / narrative, Science fiction, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Author Q&A: C.N. Lesley

Posted on 07/22/2019 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing author C.N. Lesley, who writes science fiction and fantasy. Elizabeth Hull, writing under the byline of C.N....

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Tagged As: Author interview, Fantasy, Science fiction

Words of wisdom from sci-fi authors

Posted on 07/20/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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We stumbled upon a wonderful piece of writing advice from Anton Chekhov that seemed appropriate to share today: “Don’t tell...

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Tagged As: Science fiction, Writing advice

What to read on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing

Posted on 07/20/2019 at 07:35 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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It’s a great day to be a space geek — today marks fifty years since we landed on the moon....

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Tagged As: Book lists, Nonfiction, Science fiction