Speculative fiction

The 4 Golden Rules of Writing Political Fiction - A politician gives an energetic speech.
Writing
Fred Johnson

The 4 Golden Rules of Writing Political Fiction

Political fiction is a difficult thing to discuss (let alone write!) due to its sheer breadth. Both ‘A Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists’ are technically works of political fiction, and yet the two novels have very little in common.

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What Makes Fiction Bizarro, And What Makes Bizarro Awesome? - A strange, octopus-like monster reads a book.
Writing
Robert Wood

What Makes Fiction Bizarro, And What Makes Bizarro Awesome?

In this article, I’ll be taking a look at how to identify bizarro fiction and how to use that knowledge to improve your own bizarro writing. We’ll end with a useful exercise you can try at your desk (it involves cowboys,) but for now, our first question is obvious…

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Alternative History Fiction
Writing
Robert Wood

Alternate History Fiction: 3 Useful Rules You Should Know

Alternate history fiction is one of the hidden gems of literature, a sprawling chasm of a genre often overlooked by those not familiar with it. This is perhaps because on the surface it can look like fantasy or science-fiction – involved as it is with stories of worlds not our own – however beneath the surface it’s

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