Science Fiction/Fantasy
4 Tips for Writing Fantasy Romance
If you're struggling to incorporate romance into your fantasy story, let author Jennifer Estep guide you.
Politics and World-Building in Science Fiction and Fantasy
The fight against interstellar bigotry requires interstellar questions. In this post, Stef Magister shares 11 questions writers should ask to make their worldbuilding persuasive, immersive, and memorable.
FightWrite™: Why Writers Should Copy Fight Scene Formats
You should never copy anyone else's work ... right? Trained fighter and author Carla Hoch explains why that's not necessarily the case when writing a fight scene.
3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers
In this article, WD editor Moriah Richard tackles 3 important do’s and don’ts for writers as they tackle the world-building in their works-in-progress.
3 Rules for Writing a Better Dystopian Novel
Science fiction author Marissa Levien discusses what makes a dystopian novel great—and what mistakes writers should avoid making in their work.
Marissa Levien: On Pinning Down Your Novel's Middle
Debut author Marissa Levien discusses how she always knew what the beginning and the end of her science fiction novel The World Gives Way would be, but that the middle remained elusive.
FightWrite™: Fighting Multiple Opponents
When it comes to writing fight scenes with multiple opponents, a writer can become overwhelmed quickly. Author and trained fighter Carla Hoch is ready to help you.
Active vs Passive Editing
There's been a recent shift in the publishing industry, but it's still slow-going. Award-winning author Lavie Tidhar has tips to become active editors.
Organization for Writers and World-Builders
World-building can be a complicated and extensive task for a writer, especially when you’re on your second or third draft and your story is fully fleshed out. Here are some quick tricks for keeping yourself organized.
4 Tips for Developing a Winning Science Fiction Premise
Sarah Pinsker, author of the science fiction novel We Are Satellites, shares her top 4 tips for writing a winning science fiction novel.
Sarah Pinsker: On Reviving the Set-Aside Story
Award-winning novelist Sarah Pinsker discusses how she picked up and put down a story over many years which would eventually become her latest release, We Are Satellites.
FightWrite™: How Do People Who Don’t Know How to Fight, Fight?
If your character isn't a trained fighter but the scene calls for a fight, how can you make the scene realistic? Author and trained fighter Carla Hoch has the answers for writers here.
7 Tips for Writing a Near-Future Dystopian Novel
In this article, debut author Christina Sweeney-Baird explains how writers can expertly craft a near-future dystopian novel.
5 Ways To Develop Your Writing Imagination for Fantasy Fiction
World-building can be an exciting process for the fantasy writer ... but what about when you hit an idea roadblock? Author A.J. Smith has 5 tips for ensuring that you keep your imagination engaged.
D. Eric Maikranz: On Crowdsourcing and Readership
Debut author D. Eric Maikranz explains how he connected with his audience after self-publishing his novel The Reincarnationist Papers and what it was like to get that novel picked up by a Hollywood director and traditional publisher later on.
What Is World-Building?
You might have heard the term before or are even an expert at it without realizing. WD editor Moriah Richard is here to lay out exactly what world-building is for writers of all genres.
Christina Sweeney-Baird: Exploring Gender Dynamics With Speculative Fiction
Debut author Christina Sweeney-Baird shares what inspired her to write her speculative fiction novel The End of Men and how humor links all genres.
FightWrite™: Animals in Fight Scenes
In this article, author and trained fighter Carla Hoch answers a writer's question about how to handle including an animal as a battle partner, even if that animal doesn't exist in our known world.
Building Better Worlds: Select or Create Fantastical Animals
In this article, WD editor Moriah Richard guides genre writers through the selection and creation of fantastical animals for their world-building.
4 Tips on Writing an Epic Fantasy That's Also a Page Turner
Fantasy author Sarah Beth Durst gives her top 4 tips for writing an epic fantasy that engages readers and creates a logical and impossible world.
Sarah Beth Durst: Write What You Love, Not What You Know
Fantasy author Sarah Beth Durst discusses what inspired her to write her latest epic fantasy novel The Bone Maker, why she doesn't stick to strict outlines, and more.
Writing All the Times: 6 Things to Ask Yourself About Your Time-Travel Story
Bestselling author Nicole Galland gives genre writers 6 expert tips to ground the time travel in their novels for the best reader experience.
FightWrite™: Fight Scenes and Dialogue
In this article, author and trained fighter Carla Hoch answers a writer's question about how to handle dialogue during a fight scene, including pros and cons to having dialogue at all.
Crafting Animal Characters like an Expert
Whether your work-in-progress features a witch's familiar, a talking animal sidekick, or a companion pet, WD editor Moriah Richard gives you the basics on how to create an animal character.