FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Rory Ni Coileain: How do you show an intimate relationship with Ace characters that doesn’t involve even fade-to-black closed-door sex? This is a potentially sensitive topic, so please be careful to avoid stereotypes and treat the subject respectfully. Legacy chat. Join the chat
FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Yesterday we lost another speculative fiction legend. I was captivated by the Earthsea stories in particular, and the haunting story she wove around them. She was an amazing talent. So… I’d like to make today’s topic about her. Readers – which of her books and stories did you love, and why? Writers – did she influence your work in any way? Join the chat
FOR WRITERS/READERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Meraki P. Lyhne: Both writers and readers can join in here. Cussing in the future or in Fantasy worlds. What would readers find belivable? Like do they even consider that many derive from Christianity? Which wouldn’t be belivable in a world without the religion. And in the future? How original should the author be to make a belivable change to vocabulary? This is a legacy topic – one that we’ve discussed before, but thought was good enough to bring around again. Join the chat
I love historical fiction; however, I’ve encountered the occasional work in which it’s clear the author hasn’t done sufficient research before writing. Anachronisms are the biggest culprit in this regard, so today I thought I’d share four tips on conducting research for your historical novel.
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Jennifer Slusher: A Checklist of what aspiring writers will need when they go to a publisher. Example: Do we need a copyright in place? Should we register our work with the Writer’s Guild? etc. Last time we did this, we saved the results here: https://www.queerscifi.com/knowledge-base/42-tips-for-new-writers/ Join the chat
