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SFFdirect is back in the fray! With a sneak peek at NOSTOS Literature Writing

SFFdirect is back in action! With a sneak peek at Nostos

December 17, 2019 0 Comments

SFFdirect ‘s first post after a two-month absence. SFFdirect’s owner, Caroline Humes, reveals the proposal for her space opera novel, Nostos.

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Trends in character in science fiction and fantasy Literature

Trends in characterisation in science fiction and fantasy

September 29, 2019 0 Comments

SFFdirect examines current trends in how writers go about character in science fiction and fantasy. Also, what do readers & publishing gatekeepers expect?

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The rise of the science fiction and fantasy novella Literature

The rise of the science fiction and fantasy novella

September 11, 2019 4 Comments

SFFdirect discusses the surge in popularity of the science fiction and fantasy novella, and makes some reading recommendations.

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Introduction to Steampunk Literature

Introduction to Steampunk, examining three defining novels

August 27, 2019 2 Comments

An introduction to steampunk. We describe and discuss the steampunk genre, with particular reference to three defining novels.

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Essential writing tips from NEUROMANCER Literature Writing

Essential Writing Tips from Neuromancer

August 5, 2019 0 Comments

Neuromancer by William Gibson is a classic work of science fiction. Here, I review it from a writer’s perspective and give associated writing tips.

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MAJOR LITERARY SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY AWARDS Literature

Major Literary Awards in Science Fiction and Fantasy

June 7, 2019 0 Comments

A table of the major literary awards in science fiction & fantasy, including eligibility criteria, how winners are chosen, & names of 2018 winners.

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Founding of Interzone, Britain's longest running science fiction magazine Interviews Literature

Early years of Interzone, told by Co-Ed Simon Ounsley.

May 9, 2019 1 Comment

Read about the founding & early years of Britain’s longest running Science Fiction magazine, from Co-founding Editor, Simon Ounsley.

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Amazing Stories science fiction magazine Literature

Amazing Stories magazine – past and present

April 14, 2019 2 Comments

Description of the beginning of Amazing Stories magazine, and with it the pulp SF magazine era. Fast forward to the present, with a review of the current issue.

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7 new science fiction and fantasy magazines Literature

7 new Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazines – for readers and writers

March 24, 2019 3 Comments

A comprehensive description of seven brand new science fiction and fantasy magazines just waiting to be read with delight and ready for your submissions.

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Lessons from Dune for science fiction and fantasy writers and readers Literature

What lessons can Dune teach readers and writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy?

March 15, 2019 0 Comments

A detailed discussion of arguably the greatest science fiction novel ever written. For readers and writers of SFF.

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