FOR READERS & WRITERS: Checking the Facts
FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Terry Poole: How important are fact checking/realism to a story? Writers: how do you fact check your work? Readers: does … Read more
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“How I Do It” – Boogieman In Lavender
By Jeff Baker Not every writer writes short-stories. The form has been described as “difficult” and “challenging.” Some fiction writers don’t write short-stories. I write almost nothing but short-stories. I … Read more
FOR READERS/WRITERS: Balancing Act
FOR READERS/WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer A.T. Weaver: Here’s a question for both readers and writers. If you have a story with two POVs, how important is it … Read more
FOR WRITERS: The Science in Sci Fi
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: How much science do you put in your sci fi? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Story Monogamy Vs. Playing the Field
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: One of the ways I avoid writer’s block is by having multiple stories going at once. If I get … Read more
Thorne Smith and “Turnabout.” – Boogieman In Lavender
Thorne Smith’s Turnabout By Jeff Baker The slumber of (this) happily married couple was troubled that night by strangely realistic dreams…Tim got the impression that his body was … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Everyday Details
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Janet Gershen Siegel: How much description of mundane life do you use in your world-building? None, a touch, lots? And why? Writers: … Read more
FOR WRITERS: When Will It End???
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Louise Auty: How do you know when to stop writing and refining a book? Do you have a cut off point or … Read more
