SFFdirect ‘s first post after a two-month absence. SFFdirect’s owner, Caroline Humes, reveals the proposal for her space opera novel, Nostos.
Tag: Literature
SFFdirect examines current trends in how writers go about character in science fiction and fantasy. Also, what do readers & publishing gatekeepers expect?
An introduction to steampunk. We describe and discuss the steampunk genre, with particular reference to three defining novels.
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.
A table of the major literary awards in science fiction & fantasy, including eligibility criteria, how winners are chosen, & names of 2018 winners.
List of books specifically for SFF writers. Includes books on writing craft, wordldbuilding, swordfighting, science, exercises and more.
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.
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.
Ian Creasey discusses his latest story ‘The Last Ascent’, the science fiction genre, and writing. An unmissable interview with one of science fiction’s much loved authors.