place names – Queer Sci Fi

FOR WRITERS: Welcome to Pwferrlchtyyland!

November 21, 2019 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Jeff Baker: When writing spec fic, how do you come up with place names that are alien enough to spice up your world, but consistent and pronounceable enough to work? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR WRITERS: I Know That Place!

September 23, 2017 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: I’m just wrapping up my ongoing serial project, which is set here in Sacramento. I have used the names of local businesses (restaurants, stores, etc) rather liberally, but some friends have advised me against this for potential libel issues. I’m planning to release a book version of the story next year, and am wondering whether I should change the business names to something fictitious. On the one hand, I love the local cachet the names give. On the other hand, I don’t wanna be sued. What is your experience … Read more