Hello again. Right, I have bad news I’m afraid. I hate having bad news. I hate being negative. It’s not the best of the feelings. However, I read a book last night and it wasn’t good. You know how loads of white, male, literary fiction writers have suddenly decided they have a science fiction-y kind of thing in them? It was one of them. It doesn’t really matter which one. There is little to be gained from naming and shaming these guys. The others will carry on regardless. No lessons… Read more February →
We are really cooking with rocket fuel now. Next week we will look at genres within genres, for when you are thinking about doing something a bit more sophisticated, but for now let’s just have a think about what you are going to spend your millions on. I heard a story once, about Axl Rose buying his girlfriend a heart-shaped swimming pool the day before she dumped him. It probably isn’t true, but that is the sort of thing you should be aiming for. Have you considered buying an island?… Read more Week Two Recap →
A beginners guide to writing science fiction, fantasy, etc for male literary fiction writers who have decided to give it a go, possibly for financial reasons, despite having no real knowledge of, or interest in, the form. Lesson Eight. Stealing Other People’s Ideas So you have knocked out a science fiction book but Hollywood hasn’t called. Don’t panic. Here is a list of stuff that is due a reboot. Could you write a script for one of them? Then, when Hollywood does call and says they really like the planet… Read more A list of possible reboots →
A beginners guide to writing science fiction, fantasy, etc for male literary fiction writers who have decided to give it a go, possibly for financial reasons, despite having no real… Read more The Cruel Reign of the Rubiks Eagles →
A beginners guide to writing science fiction, fantasy, etc for male literary fiction writers who have decided to give it a go, possibly for financial reasons, despite having no real… Read more The Dog That Like Literally Had Saturn For A Body →
A beginners guide to writing science fiction, fantasy, etc for male literary fiction writers who have decided to give it a go, possibly for financial reasons, despite having no real… Read more The Planet That Looked A Bit Like A Bum →
So… remember when I said I had started Slimming World? Eight and a half pounds in two weeks, mate. That’s like half an arm or something. I’ll be back in… Read more This week, next week →
…because I was really busy, and then Amazon Prime went and put the first three seasons of The Expanse up. As soon as I have worked my way through them, I promise, normal service will resume. Thank you for your patience.
A beginners guide to writing science fiction, fantasy, etc for male literary fiction writers who have decided to give it a go, possibly for financial reasons, despite having no real knowledge of, or interest in, the form. So, it’s time to see what you have learned so far. Have a go at this fun quiz and see how you are doing? Question One. What is your novel going to be about? a) A man feeling a bit sad. Oh yeah, and global warming has happened. b) A man feeling a… Read more Week One Recap. →
