Flash Fiction
The Last Banana
Two titans battle for the fate of fruit.
Flash Fiction
Refugee
“Past this ocean, there is hope,” he says.
Flash Fiction
The Burning Grain
You lost your love, among the burning grain.
Crossing the Hunger Stones
Will we remember the warnings we leave behind?
Writing
The Dangers of “Speed of Plot” and the Limitations of Maps in 3D Space
or, things I wish J.J. Abrams would stop doing
Writing
Mapping the Fantastic
Let’s talk about maps and landscapes in fantasy and science fiction
Editing
Publishing Rights: “Selling” or “Licensing”
Understanding your rights as an author is a vital part of your career.
Publishing
Publishing Basics: Hold on to Your Rights
Know your rights and keep control of your work.
Writing
The Relationship of Geography and the Inhabitants of a Secondary World
The geography of any secondary world is just as important as plot or character — indeed they are inexorably interlinked.
Writing
Why Eye-Trace is Vital for Good Prose
activating a reader’s imagination by directing their inner eye
Writing
Advice for Journalists and Writers With Timelines
getting a piece “out the door” can be hard when a timeline is bearing down, but it’s totally possible to do so and be happy with the…
Writing
How to Edit a Writer’s Words With Compassion
Trust between writer and editor is essential