Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer's Links
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[rec.arts.sf.composition] Frequently Asked Questions
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
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Critter Workshop
Critters is an on-line workshop/critique group for serious writers
of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.
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Dave's Somewhat Complete SF/F Writer's Internet Resources
Mainly a webpage of resource links.
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Definitions of Science Fiction
Provides definitions for what is Science Fiction by different
people in the industry.
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Fantasy Writers Association Ring
A Webring for Fantasy Writer sites.
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The Fiction Writer's Page
The materials on this page are the basis of the book
from International Self-Counsel Press titled
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
by Crawford Kilian.
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Forward Motion: Holly Lisle's Writing Pages
Information about writing, selling and publishing fiction
from a full-time writer
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For Writers Only
Good set of references for both Science Fiction and General Fiction.
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Imaginaries - Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Co-op
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Co-Op is an
internet-based community of writers who work together to improve
each other's writing by sharing works, ideas, news, and criticism.
Membership is open to anyone who is interested in participating in
this process
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Jazz Police Procedures / Entertainment for the 21st
Century
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J.V.J.'s SF Links
This page is designed to be an informal starting point for
aspiring SF writers on the Net
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JMS on Writing
This site is a collection of the hundreds of posts by
J. Michael Straczynski on writing.
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Legends
Explore the history, literature, and lore surrounding
Robin Hood, King Arthur,
Pirates & Privateers, and other swashbuckling
characters of balladry, fiction and film.
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Locus
The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field
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The Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust
(Contains advice for writers)
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The Market List
The online market resource for genre fiction writers.
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New Writer FAQs
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Chuck Rothman's website
Schenectady's Leading Science Fiction Writer
Information about Copywrite, Manuscript Format, Word Count and
Getting an Agent.
- Paradox Concepts
Website dedicated to writers and writing. How to get published,
how to improve technique, how to finish what you started.
Resources on agents, publishers, and other writing help.
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The Pegasus Online Writer's Corner
Resources for writers of fantasy and science fiction
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The Prose Garden
This site is temporarily closed (30-April-2002)
A showcase for writers of fantasy, science fiction,
horror, and mystery, provided completely free of
charge to both writers and readers.
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Renee's World to Writer's Resource:
A guide for writers with links to agents, publishers, paying markets,
and much much more!
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Robert J. Sawyer: On Writing Column
Articles about how to write and other advice.
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Science Fiction Writers Resource Encyclopedia
Information on many subjects.
- Sci Fi Editor
Manuscript Editing Services Specializing in
Science Fiction, Vampire / Horror, and Speculative Fiction
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Speculations: For Writers Who Want To Be Read
Speculations is an online resource for writers
who wish to break into or increase their presence within
the science fiction, fantasy, horror, or
"other" speculative fiction genres.
- Bimonthly magazine
- Market List
- The Rumor Mill, an online community
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Spicy Green Iguana
The Speculative Fiction Magazine Resource Site
For Writers, Readers and Artists
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Tal Cohen's Bookshelf: Science Fiction
A Collection of Personal Opinions About Books
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The Three Laws of Futuristics
In the 25th Anniversary issue of
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1974
Issac Asimov wrote an article writing Science Fiction. In it he
discusses his Three Laws of Futuristics which are
good guidelines for writers.
I know this link is broken and would appreciate it
if anyone can send me the URL to a site that lists
Asimov's The Three Laws of Futuristics
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The Write Page (includes non-SciFi genres)
The WritePage is an on-line newsletter with over 300 pages of
author and book information for readers and how-to information
for writers of genre fiction.
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The Writer's Block
Inside there is information about what writer's block is and
isn't, why writers get blocked and some things that might
help you get into, around, thru or over your own block.
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Writerisms and Other Sins: A Writer's shortcut to stronger writing.
by C.J. Cherryh
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Writer's Desk by John Adcox.
Resources for Writers on the Web. Includes sections on Mythology
& Folklore and Religion & Philosophy.
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Writer's Gallery (includes non-Science Fiction genre)
Publishes writings on the Web.
Submissions Are Now Closed
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The Writer's SpaceStation
Another place to publish things on the web.
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Writing Advice from Science Fiction author Jeffrey A. Carver
Advice to Aspiring Writers.
World Building Resources
Writing Workshops and Conferences
- Workshops
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Clarion West Writers Workshop
Seattle Central Community College in Seattle, Washington, USA
A six week workshop.
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Critters TM Workshop
Critters is an on-line workshop/critique group for
serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.
- Imaginaries
This online workshop is a global writers' co-operative
for science fiction, fantasy, and horror who work together to
improve each-other's writing by sharing works, ideas, news,
and criticism. Membership is open to anyone interested in
participating in this process
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Odyssey, the Fantasy Writing Workshop
New Hampshire College in Manchester, NH
A six week workshop.
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Santa Fe Science-Writing Workshop
Note this workshop is for Science Writing not Science Fiction.
A one week workshop.
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Viable Paradise Writer's Workshop: SF on Martha's Vineyard
A one week workshop.
Run by the Martha's Vineyard Science Fiction Association, Ltd
For more information write to:
MVSFA
P.O. Box 36
Medford, MA 02155
- Conventions
- Lists of Conventions
- New England Conventions
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Arisia
In January, at the
Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
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Boskone
In February, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA
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Readercon
In July, at the Burlington Marriot
Burlington, MA
- Other Conventions
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Bubonicon
In August, at the Howard Johnson East
15 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM
- Noreascon Four
The 62nd World Science Fiction Convention
September 2-6, 2004
Boston, MA
Writing Software
A review of Writing Software, entitled
"Writing Software: Coach or Crutch?",
can be found in July 1999 issue of
Fiction Writer
General Writing Tools & Information
- OnLine References
- Quotation Sources
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10 Big Myths about copyright explained
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Acronym Finder
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Authorlink; For editors, agents, writers, and readers
The marketplace where editors and agents buy and sell unpublished
and published manuscripts and screenplays.
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Basic Prose Style and Mechanics
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Bryan Bailey's Creative Web for Fiction Writing
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The Celluloid Monkey's Writers Website Geared towards Script Writing)
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Children's Writing Resource Center -- Writing for Children
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The Grammar Lady
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Grammar Reference Essentials
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The Electric Pen
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The Fiction Writer's Page
The materials on this page are the basis of a forthcoming book
from International Self-Counsel Press.
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
will be published in the fall of 1998 and should be available
everywhere in North America.
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For Writers Only
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Inkspot: Writing-Related Resources, Newsletter for Writers
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Internet Writers' Guild
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The Internet Writing Journal
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Lars Eighner's Online Writing Course
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The LinguaCenter Grammar Safair
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NIVA Inc. DocuCenter
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NovelAdvice -- Devoted totally to the craft of writing.
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The Official misc.writing Web Site
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Online Resources for Writers, University of Maine
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Prima Publishing
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Pure Fiction
A Web site for anyone who loves to read or aspires to write.
This site includes a searchable database of the 1.2M titles
in the Pure Fiction Bookshop.
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Red InkWorks Encouraging Writers to Write.
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Rensselaer Writing Center
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Seventh Heaven: Teen Writers' Club
This is an online community only for teens from 12 to 20 years old.
- The Slush Pile
An editor's most useful, sometimes silly, and comfortably
irreverent hangout for writers of children's books.
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WriteLink: A wide array of services for writers.
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The Word Museum
Free online Workshops on Friday Evenings, 10 PM EST.
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Writer On Line
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The Write Page (includes Science Fiction and Fantasy genres)
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The Write Site
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WritersNet: Internet Resource for Writers, Editors, Publishers
and Agents
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A WritersPlace
The Place for Writing Books and More.
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The Writer's Center
Celebrating 21 years of readings, workshops, communication,
Writer's Carousel, Book Gallery, Poet Lore and community
in Bethesda MD.
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Writer's Digest Your Online Guide to Getting Published
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Writers Free Reference
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Writer's Gallery (includes non-Science Fiction genre)
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Writer's Interactive
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Writer's Links -- sponsored by Graham Literary Agency
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Writer's Main Index
Includes Lars Eighner's Online Writing Course, Copyright information,
Writers' Error Checklist and more.
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The Writer's Nook Online Workshop and Resource for Writers!
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Writers on the Net
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Writers Resource Center and Reference Library
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Writer's Resource Center by John Hewitt
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Writer's Resource Page
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Writing Related Internet Sites:
Indispensable Writing Resources/Writing Related Internet Sites
Contains links to writing resources including, but not limited to,
On-Line Writing Labs, Dictionaries, Grammar Sites, Quotation and Rhyming
Resources.
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The WSB Internet Cafe
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WWWebster Dictionary - Search screen
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The Young Writers Club
This club aims to encourage children of all ages to enjoy
writing as a creative pasttime by getting them to share their
work and help each other improve their writing abilities.