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FOR WRITERS: Managing My Brain and My Writing

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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 WRITERS: Writing on the Run

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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 WRITERS: Writing a More Hopeful Future

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Jana Denardo: (Editor’s note: I’ve reworked this one a bit for current circumstances): I was raised on Star Trek with a happier view of the future than the current trend. In light of the current world events and order, should we be showcasing the idea of rising above the place we find ourselves? How can we do so within the framework of spec fic? Or are we just to broken down and tired to try? Join the chat

FOR WRITERS: Writing A Different Gender

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Tracy Timmons-Gray: What are your recommendations on how to write a character whose sexual or gender identity is different from your own? For instance, there’s isn’t one kind of asexual or gender queer person; authentic representation is often very nuanced. What things do you recommend to try to capture those nuances when writing a character? What do you try to avoid? Join the chat