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True Crime Stories Edited by Harold Schechter: An Anthology of American Tales of Murder

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Mapping a New World: Drawing Maps for Fantasy Fiction

By: Sarah Pearson

Robert J. Sawyer: An Interview With Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer

By: Lynne Jamneck

Science Fiction Author Robert J. Sawyer: Interview With SF Award Winning Author of Flashforward

By: Lynne Jamneck

Getting Published in Genre Fiction: Debut Author Andrew Kirby Talks About Placing His First Novel

By: Holly Stacey

Bullies, Writing, and Growing up in the North: Andrew Kirby Talks About What Influenced His Debut Novel

By: Holly Stacey

Scott Frost Interview: Screenplay Writer Turned Award Nominated Crime Novelist

By: Lynne Jamneck

Sexuality and Cursing in the Western Genre: Classic Westerns Have High Moral Standards

By: R.L. Coffield

Defining Types Of Historical Romance: Costume Historicals Are One Sub-Genre

By: Karen Borrelli

How to Write a Romance Novel – Celeste Bradley: Advice for Writers – Romantic Tension, Love Scenes, Character & Plot

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Fantasy Writer Hal Duncan's Current Projects: What's Next in Line for the Author of Vellum And Ink?

By: Lynne Jamneck

Hal Duncan Author Of Escape From Hell! Writers And The Influence Of The Internet On Them

By: Lynne Jamneck

Hal Duncan Author of Vellum And Ink: His Five Notable Books and Why They Make The Cut

By: Lynne Jamneck

Fantasy Writer Hal Duncan Superhero For A Day: Not Batman, Spiderman, Superman Or Wolverine.

By: Lynne Jamneck

Hal Duncan Talks Politics: Human Rights And Global Change

By: Lynne Jamneck

Locus Award Nominated Writer Hal Duncan: The Author Of Escape From Hell! Talks Inventions And Politics

By: Lynne Jamneck

Award Nominated Scottish Writer Hal Duncan: Story Crafting and the Creative Experience

By: Lynne Jamneck

Hal Duncan Interview: World Fantasy Award Nominated SF and Fantasy Writer

By: Lynne Jamneck

Romance Novelist Celeste Bradley Gives Advice: Getting Published, Finding the Right Literary Agent

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Writing Western Novels Requires Specific Rules: The Classic Western Has Criteria That Shouldn't be Overlooked

By: R.L. Coffield

Interview – Romance Writer Celeste Bradley: Bestselling Author Talks About the Writing Life and Advice

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Creating a Cyberpunk Role Playing Campaign: Ideas on How to Write / Create Your Own Dystopic Fiction Setting

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Creative Fantasy Campaign & Scenario Creation: Dungeons & Dragons, Pen & Paper Roleplaying Resources for DM's

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

How to Write a Fantasy Novel – Sarah Monette: Interview – Ideas for World Building, Advice for Writers

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Understanding Genres in Adult Fiction: All Stories Can be Categorized Within Genres

By: Debbie Roome

More Comics and Story Structure: A Look at Alan Moore's Watchmen

By: Greg Gildersleeve

Where to Find Reliable Information for Fiction: Help for Writers on Manuscript Research & Finding Data

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Planning Research for Writing Fiction Novels: Novel Writing Tips & Advice on Researching Methods for Realism

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Interview With Alan Dean Foster: Six Shooter Series

By: Lynne Jamneck

Interview With L. E. Modesitt, Jr: Six Shooter Series

By: Lynne Jamneck

Interview With Laura Resnick: Six Shooter Series

By: Lynne Jamneck

Comics and Story Structure: How to Keep Your Plot in Focus

By: Greg Gildersleeve

Interview – Fantasy Writer Sarah Monette: Author Speaks on Agents, Getting Published, Writing Schedule

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Working With Comics Collaborators: Guidelines for Writers and Artists

By: Greg Gildersleeve

Interview with SF Writer Sean Williams: Six Shooter Series

By: Lynne Jamneck

Using Conferences to Spice a Writer's Life: Break Isolation by Meeting Others

By: Karen Borrelli

Elements of a Successful Romance Novel: What to Include in a Romantic Love Story

By: Debbie Roome

Iain M. Banks Interview: Writing Routines, Good Books and Advice for Aspiring Authors

By: Lynne Jamneck

Iain M. Banks: An Interview With Bestselling Science Fiction Writer

By: Lynne Jamneck

How to Write a Gripping Thriller: The Art of Writing a Suspense Novel

By: Debbie Roome

Jeff Vandermeer: Six Shooters Series

By: Lynne Jamneck

Brenda Cooper Interview: Six Shooters Series

By: Lynne Jamneck

How to Write a Fantasy Novel – Daniel Abraham: Interview - Creating Fantasy Worlds & Advice for Writers

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Interview – Daniel Abraham on Getting an Agent: Fantasy Writer Gives Advice on How to Find a Good Literary Agent

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Interview – Fantasy Writer Daniel Abraham: Author Speaks on Getting Published, Rough Drafts, the Writer’s Life

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Romance Novelist Shiloh Walker Answers Questions: Advice on Writing Paranormal & Fantasy, E-Books, & Getting an Agent

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Tips for Writing a Romance Novel: Ideas to Begin Writing in the Romance Genre

By: Tanya Klein

Interview – Romance Writer Shiloh Walker: Author Talks About Writing Fantasy & Paranormal Romances

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Romance Writer Virginia Henley Answers Questions: Advice on Writing Historical Romances, Getting a Literary Agent

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Interview – Romance Writer Virginia Henley: NY Times Bestselling Author Talks About Writing Historical Romances

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Trudi Canavan Interview: Trilogies And Why a Recession Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing

By: Lynne Jamneck

An Interview With Trudi Canavan: Tolkien And Dreams as Inspiration

By: Lynne Jamneck

Charlaine Harris Talks True: Blood, That Is

By: Lynne Jamneck

Interview With Charlaine Harris: Writing is all She Ever Wanted to Do

By: Lynne Jamneck

Gregory Frost Explains Writer's Block: Get Your Story Written

By: Lynne Jamneck

Gregory Frost Takes on the Recession: Getting Published in the Current Financial Climate

By: Lynne Jamneck

Gregory Frost Talks Style: How To find Your Unique Voice

By: Lynne Jamneck

Gregory Frost: He's Hardwired for Fantasy

By: Lynne Jamneck

Interview - Novelist Jeff Shelby: Mystery Writer Shares Publishing Success, Tips on Writing Books

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

How to Write A Steamy Sex Scene: Tips For Writing for the Erotica Market

By: Feature Writer Derek Clendening

How to Pick the Right Critique Group or Workshop: A Guide for Speculative Fiction Writers

By: Angie Smibert

Occupational Reading for Science Fiction Writers: Read the Markets, the Trades, and Everything Else

By: Angie Smibert

Books for Aspiring Science Fiction Writers: Start Your Own History, Craft, and Science Reference Library

By: Angie Smibert

Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy 101: Where to Learn and Hone the Craft

By: Angie Smibert

MFA / MA's for Speculative Fiction Writers: Low-residency Master's Degree Programs in Popular Fiction

By: Angie Smibert

Ideas & Tips in Creative Genre Writing – Erotica: Hot, Steamy Narratives Can be Very Exciting and Lucrative!

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Interview With Novelist Robin D Owens: Romance Writer Shares Publishing Success, Tips on Writing Books

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Ideas in Creative Genre Writing – Romance: Penning Romantic Fiction for Business and Pleasure

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Crime Scene Investigation for Mystery Writers: Understanding CSI: Creating a Believable Crime Scene

By: Vickie Britton

Margo Lanagan Interview: The Acclaimed Speculative Author on her New Novel, Tender Morsels

By: Lynne Jamneck

Essential Elements of a Fantasy Novel: A Checklist for First Time Authors

By: Allison McDonald

Ideas in Creative Writing – Science Fiction: From Asimov to Orson Scott Card, A Very Broad Category

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Ideas in Creative Writing – Fantasy Fiction: Orcs & Elves or Something New for the Genre

By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

Online Science Fiction Writing Classes: Web and Email-based Classes for Genre Writers

By: Angie Smibert

The Art & Science of World Building: What to Consider When Building Your Worlds

By: Nina Munteanu

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Boot Camps: Workshops That Can Launch Your Writing Career

By: Angie Smibert

Online Workshops for Speculative Fiction Writers: Critique Groups That Can Help to Improve Your Writing

By: Angie Smibert

A Writer's Genre: Tips for Novelists Trying to Determine a Genre

By: Camy Tang

Lilith Saintcrow : On Jill Kismet and Advice: Abandon 'That' - You'll Be Better Off

By: Lynne Jamneck

Lilith Saintcrow Amps Up The Conflict: The Supernatural Makes The Hackneyed Fresh

By: Lynne Jamneck

Internal Versus External Conflict: How To Master Internal Conflict In Romance Genre Fiction

By: Carrie Lewis

Write Romance and Get Published: Work from Home to Write Romance and Erotica Books and Make Money

By: Carrie Lewis

Forensics for Mystery Writers: Finding the Answers to HIgh-Tech Questions

By: Vickie Britton

Kat Richardson Talks Underground: A Sneek Peek At The Third Greywalker Novel

By: Lynne Jamneck

Kat Richardson Walks The Grey Line: The author talks about her paranormal fantasy series

By: Lynne Jamneck

Marianne de Pierres: An Interview with the Creator of Parrish Plessis

By: Lynne Jamneck

Marianne de Pierres On Writing: An Interview with Sentients Of Orion Author

By: Lynne Jamneck

Writing Speculative Fiction: Defining Genre And Useful Tips For The Novice

By: Lynne Jamneck

Writing Suspense: Coben, Stacey and Koontz Draw Readers with Strong Narrative Hook

By: Vickie Britton

How to Choose a Romance Publisher: Different Imprints for Different Types of Romance Novels

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

How to Make a Monster: Creating Believable Adversaries in Horror Fiction

By: Jason M. Tucker

Selling Horror Fiction: Submit Your Short Stories to Paying Markets

By: Jason M. Tucker

Writing Horror Fiction: How to Create Believable Characters

By: Jason M. Tucker

Do Children’s Writers Need Agents? Literary Agent Josh Adams Talks about Children’s Books

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Are You Writing True Erotica? Erotic Literature Versus Pornography

By: Rhonda Leigh Jones

Pitfalls of Writing a Sex Scene: Three Traps for Erotica Writers

By: Rhonda Leigh Jones

Write Better With Gaming Tools: Tabletop Gaming and Fiction Have Elements in Common

By: Rhonda Leigh Jones

How To Write Character Backstory: Three Ways to Flesh Out Your Characters

By: Rhonda Leigh Jones

Dos and Don'ts of Battle Scenes: Avoid These Common Mistakes for More Interesting Fantasy Story

By: Rhonda Leigh Jones

World-Building Essentials: Three Things To Know Before Writing Your Fantasy Novel

By: Rhonda Leigh Jones

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