A way with worlds: 13 – Writing religion in your continuity by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
QUESTION: I want to write religion in my continuity. What do I do? ANSWER: Write it. (Taps foot. Waits.) OK, lets face it, that’s…
Month: May 2000
A way with worlds: 12 – Finding Inspiration by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
We’ve all had those moments where we’re just not inspired, or worse, inspired but its just not working. Actually, as authors we probably feel…
A way with worlds: 11 – Attitude by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
Attitude. Its a simple word, but to me, it heralds so many possible problems in writing. Attitude. What do people mean by it? In…
A way with worlds: 07 – Getting a Vision by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
OK, the last few columns have been pretty serious (well, in theme, if not execution). I’ve covered a lot of the basics in a…
A way with worlds: 10 – The Fanfic Rebellion! by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
Batten down the hatches, the concepts are rebelling! Ok, the rest of the column is not going to sound nearly that exciting, but consider…
A way with worlds: 09 – Retcon as Continuity by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
You’re writing along, and you look back on some of your published stories, perhaps to review, perhaps for fun, perhaps to see glaring flaws…
A way with worlds: 08 – Your Worlds are in Danger! by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
OK, yes, I wanted an impressive title because the actual theme of this column may sound as exciting as clipping your toenails. However, please…
Interview with Chris Bunch
Q: What made you want to write about gems and gem-cutting? Is this a longtime interest? A: I’ve always had a mild interest in…
A way with worlds: 06 – Pyramids of Power by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
“As Brett Strongchin watched the Dark General fall, he knew now the world was safe, the Evil Army would be destroyed, he’d get the…
A way with worlds: 04 – Intelligent life and culture by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
Last time we took a look at getting down the basics of your universe and your settings. Now, we’ll put some people or something…
A way with worlds: 03 – In the beginning . . . there was a lot of planning by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
This time, we look at developing the foundations of your world – the origin and ecology/ecologies that are the basis for what happens in…
A way with worlds: 02 – It is the little things that count by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
Last we looked at why it’s worth creating a solid world for your original work. This time, we’re going to look at what you’ll…
Interview with Anne McCaffrey
Q: A while ago we had a question in our discussion forum; Is Anne McCaffrey just for young women? What’s your view on this?…
Interview with David Drake
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your current projects? A: I’m plotting the fourth book in the Isles series. My working title…
Our Dimensionality by Timothy James Faulkner
Try an experiment with me. On a warm, cloudless day, about sunset, find a nice large open space with grass and lie down on…
Interview with L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Q: In the Recluce series, the two opposite forces [order and chaos]don’t necessarily reflect good versus bad. What are yourthoughts about this? A: One…
