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We searched the galaxies for informational and instructional links that
will provide the resources you need to write your Science Fiction stories
and get them published. Good luck and happy writing!
"Only in men's imagination does
every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not
invention, is the supreme master of art as of life."
~Joseph Conrad
Science Fiction Writing Resources
General Writing Resources --
We have listed links here for resource sites, including grammar and usage,
free online workshops, and science fiction writing.
eBook Crossroads Writing Resources
Plenty of resources for writers of science fiction and all genres.
Writer's Workshop
Really good information here about writing specific aspects of Science
Fiction and just good fiction writing.
Pitfalls of Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy
As the name implies, these are the don'ts of Science Fiction writing.
SFWA Writers Beware
Warnings about publishers, agents etc. for the Science Fiction and
Fantasy Writers Community.
Online Writing Workshop
A free to join online workshop where you can post your stories for critique
in exchange for critiquing others.
Character Building Workshop
A free workshop from Writers' Village University.
Otherworlds
A free to join online workshop where you can post your stories for critique
in exchange for critiquing others.
Constructing an SF Universe
A great article (with exercises) on creating your own Scence Fiction world.
Manuscript Preparation --
Proper formatting is an important
part of getting your manuscript ready for an editor or agent. In this
section we have information on standard novel formatting, checklists
and even sample manuscripts.
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Format for manuscript submission to science fiction editors.
Eclectics
Manuscript Setup
SF Writer
Manuscript format checklist complete with sample manuscript.
Quick and Easy Tips
How to submit a professional manuscript.
What Is a Word?
Informative article on the obligitory word count.
Building Fictional Characters --
In this section, you'll find links to
websites, articles and workshops to help you build true-to-life characters
and even non-human characters...
Constructing Characters
Four Steps to Characterization
Aliens and Faeries: Non-Human Characters Acting Badly
Generators: Naming and Related
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing
Character Building Workshop
Synopsis/Query Letter Writing --
With these links we hope to make writing the dreaded synopsis and query
letter just a little easier! Here you will find information on formatting,
samples and general writing tips and techniques.
Writing The Query Letter
Outlines and Synopsis Examples
The Complete Nobody's Guide to Query Letters
Sample Novel Query Letter
Research Links --
We have found some great sites to help you do your
research without leaving your computer chairs! Here you will find links
to timelines, astronomy, space stations, writing and much more.
Rutgers Education
Background sources to help in creating your fictional world
Hobgoblin.net
A host of resources for the Science Fiction writer.
SF Writer
Award winning Science Fiction writer, Robert J. Sawyer provides some really
great insights and resources. A good site to check out!
Dyson’s Recommended Resource Links
Links to backgound resources on the moon, space stations, astronomy
space education and more...
Handbook of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Online book featuring astronomy, space travel and much more. Good resource.
Science Fiction Timeline Site
A lot of timeline and other resources for Science Fiction writers.
Reference Books
Science Fiction Writers Markets --
If your ready to try your
hand, below are a few good listings of writers markets for you to try
out. Good writing...
Analog
Analog pays 6-8 cents per word for short stories up to 7,500 words,
$450-600 for stories between 7,500 and 10,000 words, and 5-6 cents per word
for longer material. We prefer lengths between 2,000 and 7,000 words for
shorts, 10,000-20,000 words for novelettes, and 40,000-80,000 for serials.
Fact articles are paid for at the rate of 6 cents per word.
Asimovs
Asimov's Science Fiction magazine is an established market for science fiction
stories. Pay on acceptance, and beginners get 6.0 cents a word to 7,500
words, 5.0 cents a word for stories longer than 12,500 words, and $450 for
stories between those lengths.
Fantasy and Science Fiction
We are looking for stories that will appeal to science fiction and fantasy
readers. We prefer character-oriented stories. Payment is 5-8 cents per
word on acceptance.
Glimmer Train
Looking for original, unpublished stories. The payment for accepted stories
is $500 for first-publication rights.
"You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you."
~Ray Bradbury
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