SF/F Links: the Sorta-Bimonthly May Batch

Well, I’ve got quite a lot of links to share with you all. So here goes: Here is some excellent advice on how to take criticism from Copy Write. Great article from Larry Niven on making up words in SF/F. This is a bit old, but I like it: 11 literary references people make without […]

Five Oft-Repeated, But Invaluable Writing Tips

I’m not making this list with the intention to simply repeat what everyone else has said, but to offer some notes of advice that I know personally to have worked. Perhaps you can take something from my personal experiences with these tips that you wouldn’t have been able to get from the myriad of repeated […]

SF/F Links: More Early May Stuff

Well, I have many more links. Not much more needs be said. Here goes: From a Sci-Fi Standpoint has an interesting post about why science fiction shouldn’t be seen as an avenue to teach us science. I don’t know if I entirely agree, but it’s still interesting. This is by far one of the coolest […]

Another Literary Meme

(Stolen from Sophie’s World)Well, here’s another literary meme. No other introductions necessary. Here goes: 1) What author do you own the most books by?Probably Poul Anderson. It’s possible I own more of someone else’s books, but I doubt it. 2) What book do you own the most copies of?Either 1984 by George Orwell or Brave […]

Literary Meme: 50 Bookish Facts About Me

Stella Mutatina had a post not too long ago about the very same thing and I thought I would steal it for my blog. Anyone wanting to do this for their blog is welcome to. Call it a meme or simply something random and entertaining to do! Here goes: My favorite book of all time […]

MEME: 25 Influential Writers

I found this interesting meme and thought I would give it a shot. The object is to list twenty-five writers who have influenced you in some way. Everyone who wants to do this is tagged (and feel free to leave me a link in the comments, as I’d like to see your choices). Here goes […]