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Classic adventure stories still influence modern fiction.
The “Discover Edgar Rice Burroughs, Master of Adventure Writing” panel explores how adventure storytelling shaped the genre we love today.
Join us May 9.
Register:
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/registration
#AdventureWriting #StoryCraft #GenreFiction
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/registration

2026 SWC Attendee Registration

Founded in 1994, Anthology is an Arizona based literary non profit promoting poetry, prose and art.

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Evelyn McCann Mar 18

Learn how to shape your life story with clarity and purpose — the ultimate guide to structuring an autobiography for meaningful impact. #AutobiographyGuide #WritingTips #StoryCraft #LifeStories #MemoirWriting #WriteYourStory

Read here: https://www.irwingould.com/ultimate-guide-structuring-autobiography/

Inkican Mar 4

NASA named the least accurate sci-fi film. But what if bad science still makes good stories? Let’s argue about who fiction is really for. https://www.makeuseof.com/nasa-named-least-scientifically-accurate-movie-ever/ #scifi #storycraft

NASA says this is the least scientifically accurate movie ever (and it earns the title)

NASA created a whole page to calm people who were scared by this nonsensical movie.

MUO

Stephen Lloyd Auslender Feb 19

The best mysteries keep readers hooked not just with twists, but with powerful emotional stakes. The Secret Weapon of Great Mysteries shows how unlocking your character’s inner conflict can create deeper suspense and a more satisfying resolution...
👉 Read more: https://www.jeanneriedelbooks.com/mystery-internal-conflict-resolution-guide/

#amwriting #mysteryfiction #storycraft

Inkican Feb 11

Do space operas age like wine or cheese? Asking for a friend who just rewatched his teenage favorites. #scifi #geekculture #storycraft

Inkican Feb 6

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds keeps delivering bottle episodes that feel big because the characters do. Your novel can too; budget optional. https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-episode-8-review-four-and-a-half-vulcans/ #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #storycraft #amwriting #scifi

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 8 Review — Four-and-a-Half Vulcans

Several members of the Enterprise crew become Vulcans to save a planet on a frustratingly mediocre episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Den of Geek

Inkican Feb 6

Predator: Badlands leans on chemistry and character. Apparently you can have explosions and still care about people. https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/predator-badlands-review/ #PredatorBadlands #scifi #filmtwitter #screenwriting #storycraft

Lady Peta Young Dec 25

💡 Craft tip: Cut every “very.” Replace it with one vivid verb or image. Precision always beats padding.
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Lady Peta Young Dec 22

📖 Craft tip: Every story should answer two questions, What does my character want? and What are they afraid to lose?
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Lady Peta Young Dec 19

🕯️ Craft tip: When revising, read your story backwards, paragraph by paragraph. You’ll catch echoes, patterns, and lazy sentences.
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#WritingTips #WritersLife #AmWriting #StoryCraft