New Dark Shadows Trailer!
Quick, before it disappears! I’m a sucker for anything Tim Burton, and this looks like it could be fun. Let me know what you think.
Improve Your Writing Twice
So how can you improve your writing? You need to think through your fiction at the beginning and at the end of your writing: plan it out and edit it when you’re done. So let’s begin at the beginning. Check out this article by John Gingerich on LitReactor.com. I can already feel all the “by…
Avoiding Fantasy Cliches
Jeff Salyards had a great guest post on SF Signal on Tuesday about avoiding cliches when writing fantasy. I think a lot of writers, particularly when beginning (and yes, this includes me), write in a way that imitates their favorite stories. And until you find your voice, that can be a fine exercise as you…
Need a new Fantasy Website? Go to Fantasy-Faction
Do you ever come across something–a movie, a band, or a book–and you think, how did I not know about this? This is great! Well, today is one of those days. Today I learned about the website Fantasy-Faction.com. Go ahead, and click on it. I’ll be here when you get back. Wait, no. Scratch that.…
Writing Tips by Charlie Jane Anders: Why You Must Read Her
I am a big fan of io9.com, as anyone who reads this blog is probably aware. Whether it’s your morning spoilers, weekly comic reviews, or commentary on the latest science fiction and fantasy books and movies, I can’t get enough. One thing I don’t like about io9.com is that articles about writing science fiction and…