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To get your kids writing, why not tap into their enjoyment of science fiction? From appreciating Harry Potter to loving Buzz Light-year, kids gravitate towards writing based on magic, space ships, aliens, and fantasy elements.

Many groups and societies award works of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Whether you're looking for a good read, or looking to get some recognition for your own work, these awards are worth checking out!

There are plenty of websites online that provide informative articles, writer forums, and links to writing resources. Here are just a few that I have found that have good resources.

Aspiring science fiction writers, take note: an easy place to find editors is at good science fiction conventions.

Where to find Christian science fiction and fantasy on the Web

List with descriptions of the ten most influential science fiction writers ever.

I admit it -- I wear Renaissance costume or bellydance wear when I go to science fiction conventions. But I also do serious professional work at them.

Science fiction stories generally take what we understand about reality and the universe thus far, project it into the future, and then explore the possible consequences of what we already have - or may yet - set into motion.

Since its birth, Science Fiction literature has had a hard time proving its worth, especially in Young Adult Literature, but Science Fiction is a valid literary form for expressing young adult concerns.

An interesting approach to writer's block tailor-made for Fantasy writers (but not entirely useless for writers of more "mundane" faire, either).

Article on the many places to find science fiction texts in free, legal electronic forms.

editorial on Christian Science Fiction

Science fiction's a fluid genre that changes with the course of time. It's a literary voice that evolves with a generation, the genre borne out of wonderment, out of curiosity, to satisfy the age-old question of "What if?"

Antimatter is one of the mainstays of science fiction. There are very few self respecting star ships on TV or in the movies that do not power their warp drives with antimatter fuel.

Science Fiction slowly transforms into science fact that impacts our lives

Science Fiction and Fantasy is a genre on the rise throughout Christian Fiction. For a very long time, Sci Fi and Fantasy novels were often passed over or not well marketed because publishers in the CBA...

As a literary geek working staff for the 10th time, I offer my view of what went on this year at the largest Science Fiction convention in America, plus some hints for those who may attend next year.

It's difficult to really categorize any truly great piece of literature or art. There's an extremely faint line dividing the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the Metaphysical.

2006 marks the 50th anniversary of several classic science fiction movies, and summer weekends are the ideal time to watch these movies, with a bucket of popcorn and a suspension of disbelief. These movies paved the way for the classic TV shows of today.

How to build a great fictional setting? Whether you're writing fantasy, science-fiction, or another genre like romance that uses fantasy or science-fiction in it, building a fictional world takes just a few steps.

Every fan of horror or science fiction knows the name of Richard Matheson, from scripts for Vincent Price movies such as House of Usher, his own The Incredible Shrinking Man, to the classic vampire tale I Am Legend. Together now are his 86 short stories.

Fantasy is often a tender subject among literary agents and editors. Their inboxes are filled with fantasy and science fiction titles that seem to be carbon copies of previously published bestsellers.

This is an informative article about a free on-line critique group for aspiring Fantasy and Science Fiction Authors.

Sucessful fantasy fiction requires not only imagination but also a grounding of the setting and plot in reality so that readers can relate to the human element within the story.

If you've got a great idea for a fantasy book that's been in your mind for awhile, and are finally going to let it out in print, here are the best publishers to go to when submitting your manuscript

In an email interview with Ambrose Musiyiwa, which took place between September 4 and 7, James Buchanan, author of several works of homoerotic fiction, talks about his writing, his concerns as a writer and the forces that drive his writing.

Writers should consider submitting short pieces to a variety of publishers. Don't wait to hear about your novel submission - keep writing and submitting. But remember, following the guidelines can help prevent some of those nasty rejections.

Writing erotica requires a sensitive skill, but most consider this form of writing to be merely words steeped with pornographic undertones.

Would you enter a writing contest if you knew entering the contest meant losing your rights as a writer? Would winning a writing contest and getting a few copies of the book as a prize be enough to make up for losing out on royalties? Read the rules!

Every fictional story needs some basic things to make it good. Learn how to fulfill those needs so that readers will be entranced by your fiction writing.

I love fantasy football but June is way too early to be talking about it. Here are three reasons why.

When writing fantasy, it is impossible to skim over the world-building process. Everything that happens in your book, all the characters of your story, reside in your world. Imagine if JRR Tolkien had rushed through the creation of....

In this guide we will be looking at one of the many ways to go about preparing and writing a script. You will quickly notice, however, that most of my focus is on the steps to take before actually sitting down and writing the actual story.

"Writing the Other" by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward, feminist speculative fiction writers, is directed to writers but others will benefit from reading it. It challenges readers to examine preconceived notions about people in cultures other than their own.

Writing realistic dialogue in fiction can be a daunting task. However, by following a few simple excercises, you will find yourself writing better and better dialogue in your fiction.

Preview of the upcoming Fall 2008 Science Fiction and Fantasy television shows on NBC.

While writing for the hit television shows Star Trek: The Next Generation & Deep Space Nine, I formulated helpful writing strategies. Let me share them with you to help your own science fiction writing.

Bookstores often lump "science fiction" and "fantasy" works into one "scifi/fantasy" aisle. But science fiction and fantasy are different enough that I say they each warrant their own unique section.

This article discusses the relationship between science fiction and religion.

Spaceships, aliens and stand-up comics? Science Fiction can be incredibly, even knee slapping funny.

This award winning speculative fiction novelist already has a legion of fans, but C.J. Cherryh's woefully underrated short fiction is sure to win over a few more.

"Caves of Steel" by Isaac Asimov encompasses the elements of both an excellent mystery novel and a quality science fiction story. This essay explores the kinds of elements necessary to good mystery and science fiction writing and the ways in which this book exhibits them.

Science fiction is experiencing a revival of late in both novels, movies, and TV series. The series mentioned in this article are a small taste of some of the finer epics.

The DHS asked a select group of science fiction writers-who make careers out of their imaginations-to consult them on possible future technologies they might face or that they could develop to combat terrorism.

not all science fiction is the same

A brief guide to creating such technically awful science fiction that it becomes a million-seller.

Any fan of science fiction, movies in general, or space exploration will find something interesting in the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.

The first science fiction film was created in 1902 and ran 14 minutes. Have you seen it?

Sci-Fi is notoriously difficult to write but if you have a flair for the genre, you can learn how to sell a short story to a science fiction magazine. It is far easier to sell short story sci-fi pieces than full-length novels and the pay is decent.

Science fiction conventions can be great fun for the whole family, if you make sure your kids are safe and have plenty to do.