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Science Fiction/Fantasy The WD Interview: Mike Chen

The award-winning science-fiction author discusses the importance of fandom, writing for IP giants like Star Wars, and tackling his biggest project yet: a space opera.

Writing Techniques 5 Tips for Adding Otherworldly Elements Into Your Novel Hailey Piper

Write Better Fiction Temi Oh: On Untangling Two Reactions to the Same Idea Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult 5 Tips on Writing Time Travel That Works Nancy McCabe

Write Better Fiction 6 Tips for Writing Thrillers With a Speculative Twist Jayne Cowie

Write Better Fiction Kemi Ashing-Giwa: On Finding Solace in Writing Science Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Jessie Mihalik: On the Benefits and Drawbacks of Writing a Novel Without an Outline Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques Politics and World-Building in Science Fiction and Fantasy Steph Magister

Writing Techniques 3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers Moriah Richard

Writing Techniques 3 Rules for Writing a Better Dystopian Novel Marissa Levien

Writing Techniques 4 Tips for Developing a Winning Science Fiction Premise Sarah Pinsker

Writing Techniques 7 Tips for Writing a Near-Future Dystopian Novel Christina Sweeney-Baird

Write Better Fiction Christina Sweeney-Baird: Exploring Gender Dynamics With Speculative Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques Building Better Worlds: Select or Create Fantastical Animals Moriah Richard

Write Better Fiction Ehsan Ahmad and Shakil Ahmad: Character-Based Stories Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques Making Magic, Part 2: Structuring Your Unique System Moriah Richard

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