Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing

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The Next Great Fantasy (or Sci-Fi) Novel, Coming Soon -- I hope

This lens is for writers, editors and wannabees who think they have that next great science fiction or fantasy novel in them. It's for all of you who have tried (or ar still trying) to write that novel and are looking for advice, tips, how-to articles and information about writing great speculative fiction.

It's also a place to hang out and share your knowledge in between writing sessions.

Between this and my permanent website, which is devoted to science fiction, fantasy and horror links, news, reviews and articles, I hope you find what you're looking for.

If there's something specific you need, check out my Directory of Science Fiction and Fantasy, which is where I keep track of all the resources I've come across.

If you don't find something specific related to writing science fiction or fantasy, and you think I need it, please tell me. I'll find it or try to point you in the right direction.

Aliens and Elves Fantasy Novel Writing Blog

The play-by-play of a fantasy novel writer

Here's where I keep track of my progress toward completing that first fantasy fiction novel.
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Random Science Fiction and Fantasy Links of the Day

Websites of authors, artists, awards, conventions, publishers, magazines and more

Here are three random links to websites related to sci-fi, fantasy or horror genres. For more great links, visit the Online Directory of Science Fiction and Fantasy Websites.
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Books on Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy

If you're just looking for a good book, why not browse through the fantasy and science fiction book list at aliensandelves.com.
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Spec Fiction Writing Blogs from Google

Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover Series is Headed to Television
A gifted and prolific science-fiction and fantasy writer, Bradley, who garnered the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2000, was the author of over 66 books and 105 short stories. "The Mists of Avalon," Bradley's monumental re-imagining of ...
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame honors science fiction writer Gene Wolfe
Wolfe was chosen, he said, because of his critically acclaimed collection of work in various genres, such as science fiction and fantasy. "I think he is not as much of a household name as other contemporary writers, but his body of work is fantastic ...
A Newbery winner at last
In the world of young people's literature, the big story in recent years has been fantasy ? ?the science fiction, werewolves, vampires, dark-arts kind of books,'' as Jack Gantos calls them. Gantos, by contrast, writes books about regular kids.

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I began AliensAndElves.com in October 2007 as a hobby, creative outlet and programming exercise.

I've been reading fantasy and science fiction for nearly...
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