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Making the Leap From Technical Writing to Writing Fiction
Thinking of making a career change? Don’t quit your day job just yet—it may provide inspiration for your writing. Neil V. Young, author and technical writer, talks...
Neil V. Young
Neil V. Young on His Research Process for Writing Fiction
Nobody has a weirder internet search history than a fiction writer. Novels often require authors to learn about all kinds of random trivia, like how tall sequoias...
Neil V. Young
Scientific Accuracy in Sci-Fi Novels vs Movies
Arthur Doweyko, award-winning author and scientist, explains the varying degrees of scientific accuracy displayed in sci-fi novels and movies. He has different standards...
Arthur Doweyko
The Differences Between Hard and Mainstream Science Fiction
Arthur Doweyko, award-winning author and scientist, talks about the challenges of creating the rules of a sci-fi novel. Unlike those in a fantasy world, the rules...
Arthur Doweyko
AJ Pearce Discusses Dear Mrs. Bird
An irresistible debut set in London during World War II about an adventurous young woman who becomes a secret advice columnist. Author AJ Pearce discusses how the...
AJ Pearce
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