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The 3 Laws of Writing Scientific Nonsense That Feels Real  New!

Have you ever read a story with impossible science and thought, “This makes no sense… but somehow I believe it”? That’s not an accident. That’s good writing. From time travel paradoxes to magic systems disguised as physics, some of the most beloved stories are built on...

Narrating From A Black Hole: Using Unusual Perspectives To Unlock Fresh Storytelling New!

What happens when the narrator isn’t human, isn’t alive, or doesn’t even exist in any traditional sense? Most stories are told by someone we recognize. A person. A voice with eyes, hands, memories, and a place in the world. But some of the most striking...

5 Great Benefits of Attending a Writer’s Conference New!

If you’re an author or even an aspiring author, attending a writer’s conference can be a great step in your journey. I attended my first writer’s conference back in 2017. The decision to go seemed somewhat risky since I had not been to Philadelphia before,...

Inventing Slang for the Year 3000 That Doesn’t Sound Like Teenager Speak  New!

Have you ever opened a sci-fi novel set hundreds of years in the future, only to find characters saying things that sound suspiciously like modern teenage slang? It’s jarring. Not because slang is unrealistic, but because it feels lazy. Language evolves, but it doesn’t evolve randomly....

Teaching Robots to Lie: How Flawed AI Make Better Characters 

Have you noticed how the most unsettling robots in fiction aren’t the ones that malfunction, but the ones that almost behave correctly? They follow the rules. They answer politely. They do their jobs. And then, at some point, they lie. Not because they were programmed to...

How and Why You Should Consider Giving Back as a Writer

If you’ve been a writer for any length of time, you know the thrill of receiving positive feedback or a monetary reward. Tangible incentives like this are awesome, but giving back can be a great joy, too. If it’s not something you’ve considered, let me...

When Your Planet Has Two Suns: Building Cultures Around Impossible Physics 

Ever seen that scene in Star Wars where Luke watches two suns set at once? It sticks with you. Two suns feel magical and wrong at the same time. They tell you right away: this world is not Earth. And when the sky changes, everything below...

4 Ways to Push Past Self-Doubt as a Writer

Self-doubt as a writer is one of those things we all struggle with from time to time. It’s that unpleasant thought that our work isn’t good enough. No one wants to think like that, but it’s not always easy to stop those unbidden thoughts from...

3 Reasons Every Author Should Consider Writing a Children’s Book

I’m a self-published author of 28 books at the time of writing this article. I started out writing self-help, but have since branched into other genres, including children’s books, which are now a favourite genre of mine. I believe every author should consider writing a...

Designing Alien Pets to Reveal Civilization Values 

Have you ever noticed how creatures in a sci-fi setting end up telling you more about the people than the people themselves? A civilization can claim it is peaceful, logical, or ruthless, but the pets they adore spill the truth faster than any speech. This...