New study examines the links between science fiction and astronomy

"Today's science fiction is tomorrow's science fact." This quote, attributed to Isaac Asimov, captures science's intricate relationship with science fiction. And it is hardly a one-way relationship.

This morning's #amWriting Finishing off the saving the space station scene. My heroine is currently blacked out on the deck, having had all her memories removed. #writingcommunity #writingsciencefiction
New blog post, slightly delayed. Continuity versus boredom. Http://wendymetcalfe.blogspot.com. #writing #writingcommunity #writingsciencefiction #selfpublishing
Wendy Metcalfe

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Today's #amWriting Finally reached the end of the second novella in the series. This one seems to have gone slower than the first. I don't know whether that's just because the shiny new idea syndrome has worn off, or because I didn't do quite enough planning before I started writing and that slowed me down a bit. #writingsciencefiction
Richard Matheson: Science Fiction Is Unlimited | Writer's Digest

This 1956 article by renowned science-fiction writer Richard Matheson explains his thoughts about the limitless possibilities in the genre.

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Using Facts As the Base of Science Fiction | Writer's Digest

Miracle Man author William R. Leibowitz tells how to base science fiction on fact so that stories seem plausible—without boring the reader.

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How to Write a Science Fiction Novel | Writer's Digest

In this post, learn how to write a science fiction novel from beginning to end, including 4 approaches for the first chapter of your novel, tips for writing about fictional technology, writing dystopian fiction, writing a science fiction series, and more.

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World-Building Tips from the Masters | Writer's Digest

Five celebrated speculative fiction authors give their best word-building tips, demonstrating how different world-building approaches can be.

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Co-writing a Serial | Writer's Digest

Dan Koboldt discusses how he collaborated with two other writers to plan, write and revise a novel in ten episodes for Serial Box.

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