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Game of Thrones essential writing advice from 3 of the best moments Television Writing

Essential writing advice from 3 best Game of Thrones moments

May 23, 2019 0 Comments

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!

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Should the Chosen One fantasy trope be laid to rest? Opinion

Should the ‘Chosen One’ fantasy trope be laid to rest?

May 16, 2019 0 Comments

The ‘Chosen One’ fantasy trope is defined, discussed & debated. This article argues for & against the trope for both readers & writers of fantasy.

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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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Books for science fiction and fantasy writers Writing

Books for science fiction and fantasy writers

May 2, 2019 0 Comments

List of books specifically for SFF writers. Includes books on writing craft, wordldbuilding, swordfighting, science, exercises and more.

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Report from UK science fiction convention Ytterbium, Eastercon 2019 (1) Events

Report from Science Fiction convention Ytterbium, Eastercon 2019

April 23, 2019 4 Comments

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.

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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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Interview with science fiction and fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky Interviews

An interview with science fiction & fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky

April 7, 2019 0 Comments

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.

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Upgrade and Venom films reviewed and compared Films

‘Venom’ and ‘Upgrade’ – bodyjacking sci-fi films compared

March 31, 2019 0 Comments

SFFdirect reviews and compares Venom and Upgrade, two bodyjacking films.

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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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