sffworld.com http://www.sffworld.com/forums/ en Fri, 24 May 2013 16:51:35 GMT vBulletin 25 http://www.sffworld.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png sffworld.com http://www.sffworld.com/forums/ <![CDATA[Tor.com posts chapter one of my next S&S novel, A DISCOURSE IN STEEL]]> http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40364-Tor-com-posts-chapter-one-of-my-next-S-amp-S-novel-A-DISCOURSE-IN-STEEL&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:56 GMT Tor.com has posted the first chapter from my next S&S novel, A DISCOURSE IN STEEL, the second tale of Egil and Nix (and sequel to THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE).

I'll mention that everyone who reads may choose a dinner date with either Kate Upton or Ryan Gosling (your choice).*

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*That statement is a lie and is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is, however, intended to make you at least chuckle. ]]> Paul S. Kemp paulskemp http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40364-Tor-com-posts-chapter-one-of-my-next-S-amp-S-novel-A-DISCOURSE-IN-STEEL Kindle Worlds - Getting paid for fan fiction http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40358-Kindle-Worlds-Getting-paid-for-fan-fiction&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:12:36 GMT Amazon has just potentially changed the rules for fan fiction. While so far there are only three IP licenses available, I don't doubt there will be more becoming available in the coming months.

While it isn't the most legally favorable deal (when compared to original creations), it's better than the rights fan fiction writers had before. It will be interesting to see how this develops, with it possibly leading to changes in copyright law altogether. ]]> Writing CMTheAuthor http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40358-Kindle-Worlds-Getting-paid-for-fan-fiction Looking for a series where protagonist can enchant items http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40357-Looking-for-a-series-where-protagonist-can-enchant-items&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:57:41 GMT Hello, I am looking for a book where main protagonist can enchant, create magical items. Recently I’ve read Young Ancients and Reawakening series. I really liked a concept of protagonist aiding himself with magical items of his own making and developing skills in this domain. Economic side and... Hello, I am looking for a book where main protagonist can enchant, create magical items. Recently I’ve read Young Ancients and Reawakening series. I really liked a concept of protagonist aiding himself with magical items of his own making and developing skills in this domain. Economic side and profiting from work is a nice element of that too. So far, except for this 2 series I haven’t seen a lot of enchanting.

Does anyone know similar series? I could really use a recommendation. Thanks in advance. ]]> Fantasy / Horror Tailor888 http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40357-Looking-for-a-series-where-protagonist-can-enchant-items <![CDATA["Over-explaining" - where do you draw the line?]]> http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40348-quot-Over-explaining-quot-where-do-you-draw-the-line&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:12 GMT I have this problem chronically in my writing: I use terms, objects or places which are real but maybe not very familiar to typical, Western audiences. Then I get totally staggered trying to work out to what extent I should explain these things. So, for example, we can use a sword and assume we... I have this problem chronically in my writing: I use terms, objects or places which are real but maybe not very familiar to typical, Western audiences. Then I get totally staggered trying to work out to what extent I should explain these things. So, for example, we can use a sword and assume we don't have to explain what a sword is, right? What about a naginata? What about a bokken, or a shakujo?

I try to help the reader a little by referring to the problem-thing in a variety of ways ("...his blade...", "...the glinting metal edge...", "...which could cut through silk..."), but I have been told this can be "confusing" because they don't always understand that the multiple terms used for one thing all refer to the same thing. But an extensive description of everything will bog the writing down, especially if the world is full of them.

I guess I just wonder how you guys handle this. How much do you assume the reader will know? Can you just assume the reader can *$%^ Google anything they don't understand? I don't want to bog down my writing with descriptions, nor do I want to patronize my readers... but at the same time, I wonder if referring to the jangling of the rings on a shakujo is too obtuse for most readers.

Does this make any sense at all? :/ I've been struggling today, and I'm pretty sure I can't write anything coherent anymore... ]]> Writing CharlotteAshley http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40348-quot-Over-explaining-quot-where-do-you-draw-the-line <![CDATA[FREE Sci Fi/Horror novel 'The Stone Man' on Amazon (rated 4.7 out of 5, 72 reviews)]]> http://www.sffworld.com/forums/showthread.php?40347-FREE-Sci-Fi-Horror-novel-The-Stone-Man-on-Amazon-(rated-4-7-out-of-5-72-reviews)&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:50 GMT Hi guys,

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"THE #1 AMAZON HORROR BESTSELLER!

Two-bit reporter Andy Pointer had always been unsuccessful (and antisocial) until he got the scoop of his career; the day a man made of stone appeared in the middle of his city.

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Amazon USA listing:

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