As a science fiction writer I’m intrigued by sci-fi’s cousin, fantasy. I’ve read a lot over the years and compared to science fiction I’ve found it more unpredictable/more varied in terms of quality. I’ve read […]
Category: Writing
The art of writing
The power of the short story – 5 reasons we should write them (and read them)
In previous blogs I have advocated blog writing as tool for improving your writing, whatever your genre or subject. Here I want to champion short story writing. Also the reading of short stories. I think […]
‘If it doesn’t move the story along, take it out,’ – good advice or not?
OK, hands up, who’s been given, or read the advice that: ‘if it doesn’t move the story along, take it out’? Or at least words to that effect. My guess is just about every writer […]
What makes a good Fantasy read (or not) – 3)
In the first two blogs of this series I looked at what can stop me reading some sci-fi books. So now as, I guess with most sci-fi fans, I also read Fantasy its only fair to turn my […]
What makes a good science fiction read (or not) – 2)
Last week I outlined my frustration with a book that I enjoyed reading on one level, but annoyed me on another, because the basic logic behind the story didn’t stand up. This started me thinking […]