Writers
FOR WRITERS: Cover Continuity
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Richard Wood: I just noted a series in which the covers for the second and third books in the series both feature the main protaginists. They bear no resemblance to one another on the two books covers. In the second book the Earth Human character has tattoos, including facial ones, and red hair. The cover of the third one shows a no facial tattoos Blond. Should authors of a series try to have continuity of the cover characters too? In this case the only thing tying the covers together is the series … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Managing My Brain and My Writing
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Sheena J. Himes: Managing depression/mental health issues while still maintaining a decent writing schedule. Tips? Suggestions? I’m balancing a fine line but I’m failing more than succeeding at this point, and my production divebombs during the winter. (My current self-care routine is adequate for maintaining my equilibrium but not at all helpful in staying productive.) Join the chat
FOR AUTHORS: Serialization vs. Publication
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Larry Rains: I just wanted to pose a question for discussion, web serialization vs. full book publication pros and cons. Mostly for the selfish reason of reading what this community has to say on the issue but also because I believe a great deal of the new talent for story writing is going the web serialization route and getting lost due to lack of knowledge that they even exist… call it what you will but in the eastern world, this method of authorship is far more popular. The western world is seeing … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Writing on the Run
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Do you ever write when you’re out and about? On a laptop or tablet at a coffee shop? On your phone in line at the post office? If so, where do you do it? How do you do it – any guidelines? And what app and device do you use? Do you find it productive? Join the chat
FOR READERS: Queering the World
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Victoria Stagg Elliott: A friend of mine was recently at a presentation at his company. They presented data saying that 6% of Baby Boomers identify as LGBT, 12% of Gen X-ers identify as LGBT, and 24% of millennials identify as LGBT. How could that trend form the basis of a really cool sci-fi novel? Or would there be a backlash that could also form the basis of a really cool sci-fi story? Join the chat
FOR WRITERS: OMG, I Got a Table at a Con. Now What?
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Erik Schubach: Many of us authors have set up signings with local venues like book stores, where all the purchasing is done through the store as they consign your books, or major chains who oder boos in for the occasion. But not many of us have had the occasion to have a table or booth as convocations such as gay pride festivals or comicons. We think “Eh… it can’t be that different can it? I’m a badass, eclair eating platypus at the signings.” Yes… yes it can be that different. It is … Read more
FOR WRITERS: ARC’s and Street Teams
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Jana Denardo: I’ve been seeing a rise in ‘street teams’ or ‘ARC teams’ where arcs are given out so there will be reviews on/around release day. Has anyone tried this? has it improved sales? How have you chosen your team? (I’ve seen requests go out in vast email lists which seems like an unlikely way to do it). Join the chat