FOR WRITERS: Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Paula Wyant: Not necessarily only limited to QSF, but a question that I (as a reader) would love to hear answers to (and as a writer hate to hear) is: Where do you get your ideas? I know Angel hates this topic whenever it comes up, and I will expect a suitable snarky response from her. But seriously, what inspires your story ideas? Enquiring minds want to know. Join the chat
Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Ryane: “Do you talk to your readers for inspiration?” I’ll broaden this out a little. Do you have any fans who help with your creative process, either directly or indirectly? Maybe a fan who also betas for you and knows your work so well that they catch continuity errors even you missed? Do fans ever offer suggestions for your characters that ultimately change the work? Do you interact with your fans in other creative ways? Join the chat
Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: Are you inspired by what you read? Beyond the entertainment factor. It’s a good question. I do enjoy reading most speculative books, but every now and then one comes along that moves me, that makes me think for a long time after I finish it. What are some of those books in queer spec fic for you, and why? And did any inspire you to some kind of action or change? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works … Read more