SFFdirect looks back on the incredible Game of Thrones series and distils three essential pieces of writing advice, as well as a fourth bonus tip!
The ‘Chosen One’ fantasy trope is defined, discussed & debated. This article argues for & against the trope for both readers & writers of fantasy.
Read about the founding & early years of Britain’s longest running Science Fiction magazine, from Co-founding Editor, Simon Ounsley.
List of books specifically for SFF writers. Includes books on writing craft, wordldbuilding, swordfighting, science, exercises and more.
SFFdirect attended the largest Science Fiction convention in the UK and here tells you all about it! Includes interviews with top people and organisations in SFF publishing. Essential for writers and readers of science fiction and fantasy.
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.
An interview with science fiction & fantasy author, Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C Clarke Award 2016. He discusses his latest projects, writing, and the SFF genre.
SFFdirect reviews and compares Venom and Upgrade, two bodyjacking films.
A comprehensive description of seven brand new science fiction and fantasy magazines just waiting to be read with delight and ready for your submissions.
A detailed discussion of arguably the greatest science fiction novel ever written. For readers and writers of SFF.