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FOR WRITERS: My Fixit List
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Most authors I know who have been at it for any length of time have a “fixit list” – things they know they do that their editors hate, that they try to fix just before submission (or train themselves not to do in the first place. What are some of yours? Apologies to Erik for stealing his series/character title, but it seemed appropriate. :P Join the chat
FOR WRITERS: When is it Good Enough?
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Charli Coty: How do you know when to stop revising/submitting/querying a story? Do you always persevere until they’re published or do you have “trunk novels” that you’ve given up on? If you have trunk novels, what about these stories kept them from seeing the light of day (either in your own estimation or based on rejection feedback you received)? Join the chat
FOR WRITERS: Alternate Genders
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer John Allenson: Have we ever discussed writting gender past male/female binaries? The Andorians in Star Trek have four genders. Alien Nation had three. The Left Hand of Darkness has androgens. How would we write alternate genders? This is a legacy chat. Join the chat Image by chonastock
FOR WRITERS: Future Med
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Victoria Stagg Elliott: Currently there are several medical procedures that are routinely carried out on infants and children (vaccination, circumcision, etc.) I don’t want to get into the merits of these procedures, but what procedures could you see becoming routine in the future for either adults or children and how could they form the basis of a really cool queer sci-fi novel? Join the chat
FOR READERS & WRITERS: Trans/Enby/Gender Fluid Representation in Spec Fic
FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Freddy MacKay: Let’s discuss trans, enby and gender fluid characters in speculative fiction. How they are handled. How the world/tech/magic/nature works for them or against them. SF could be interesting because technology could be developed enough you wouldn’t ever know the difference unless a trans*/enby person wanted you to. What kind of society would that be? How would trans, enby and gender fluid people identify themselves and why? A parallel (though not the same) would be looking at the deaf community and how they feel about cochlear implants. Some are … Read more
FOR BOTH: Is Fantasy Romance Still Viable?
FOR WRITERS & READERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Amy Wasp Wimberger: Fantasy Romance (especially epic fantasy) is one of the lowest selling categories in the romance world. Why do you think that is? Is it a viable genre? Is it due for a comeback? Writers, do you write it? What’s your experience? Readers, do you read it? If not, why? Join the chat
FOR AUTHORS: Best Author Advice Groups
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer KL Whitestar: What Facebook writing groups do authors recommend for good advice on writing?” I’m not looking for publishing advice, just advice/discussion on writing technique, lessons, bouncing around ideas etc. I don’t feel QSF goes into that as much as it does Promo, Opinions, and general fun stuff. Not that it’s bad, it’d be hard to cover every topic. I’m just looking for something more specific. Thanks! Join the chat