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| Behold, the overused movie script-line of shock! These links will keep you up-to-date with the latest events in fantasy, science-fiction, horror, and other interesting topics!  updated 6/17/10Websites Highlighting Events of Our Genres:  Tor.com Locus Online Voyager Books Orbit BooksCool Websites to Check Out: Category 4/22/10 The Steampunk Workshop Science Fiction and Fantasy World SFFMedia HorrorNews.net Horror Writers AssociationNotable Blogs: Fantasy Literature's Fantasy Book Reviews [and news] Walker of Worlds Fantasy SF Blog Fatally Yours Speculative HorizonsBook Reviews: Fantasy Book Critic (this critic reviews sci-fi and horror, also) The Book Smugglers (Speculative Fiction and Romance)Upcoming Sci-fi/Fantasy Movies/Reviews: A nifty website listing movies coming in the near future along with the reviewer's summary and humorous opinion of that specific film: Sci-Fi Movie PageAnd its sister website: FantastiqueZine Bloody-Disgusting = horror movies and video gamesArtificial Intelligence/Robots: How close/far they are (depending on your view) from global domination. Just kidding! Some interesting breakthroughs in AI, brought to you by Ray Kurzweil: KurzweilAI.netMythology: Encylopedia Mythica: mythology, folklore, and religion Myths and Legends Member/Affiliate Events! : Want to critique speculative literature? #FantasyAuthorsGuild is looking for critiquers! Rabalio is looking for a writer to write a narrative description of his scene. Take a look at the scene and competition at [link] ~bowie-lover is starting a webcomic called Teeth, and is looking for writers! ~ARIrish is selling some fantasy/sci-fi books. Check it out here!: [link] |
A section for displaying works, within the club gallery, that have received Daily Lit Deviations, Daily Deviations, or placed in competitions. Don't be shy to notify the club if your work was picked! Congratulations (listed in order of date added to gallery, starting with newest): Description of the Writer by *Alizabith Amelia Goes to Egypt by ~LateNightLady SDA Casefiles: Rapunzel by *PandaCat-Productions From the Desk of ... by *TheStorageGnome Egyptologist's 5-12-1882 by ~HiddenCaitastrophe Spiderling and Two Paths: Prologue by `Memnalar The Rising Storm: Chapter 1 by ~Lytrigian |
Akashi: Info by =QuiEstInLiteris
Tales The coldness of winter is a barren indicator of its bitter conscience.Tales by *W-Lupus
Though the forest lies incapacitated, tucked under a blanket of crisp snow, the violence put to sleep gives way to malign subtlety. Dark secrets are hidden under snowfall.
The raven is silent, his beak tucked under wing, glossy black feather puffed up in the chill.
Solid, iced ground. Nothing for anything to eat, all green shoots buried.
But winter is the time of wolves; they grow strong on the starving herds. The drifts that other creatures battle against part easily against their coarse pelts. They are not any stronger. It is merely your weakness that gives them stre
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| Writer, Beware!: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America wants to warn you: SFWA: Writer Beware Contests updated 8/21/10 :On dA: Never Judge a Book by It's Cover Contest by our affiliate, #Mythologue Summer Romance Contest by our affiliate, #WritingRomance Fantasy vs. Sci-fi Contest by our affiliate, #FantasyAuthorsGuild 'Sweet Dreams' Contest by `Helewidis. High Fantasy Contest by =Elfdaughter. 3rd Annual Six Word Story Contest by ~mode-de-vie and ~Death-By-Romance. Short Story Contest/Mini Poem Contest by #Amateur-Writing, opened to all. Imagination Expand Challenge 3 by `PurpelBlur Judgement Day Challenge by #TheHappyWriter and #AW-AwesomeArtOff dA: *** Workshop Activities on dA 7/26/10:Publications (Paper & Online): updated 4/22/10Looking for a good read? Here's some well-known publications that host speculative fiction! These magazines do accept submissions. However, be forewarned that a majority of these are very prominent. Do your research (read their issues!), revise your work, and read their rules (what they accept, manuscript style, etc.)! Good luck! Fantasy Magazine Intergalactic Medicine Show Fantasy & Science Fiction Clarkesworld Magazine Crossed Genres Steampunk Magazine Strange HorizonsAnd if your work is featured--for the love of tea--notify us! |
| #IdeaCentre, a group solely focused on literary improvement, collects a wide array of writing resources and holds discussions on certain aspects of writing/literature. Do check it out!    On dA: Please fav or love if you found these helpful. Feel free to suggest deviations or articles. Deviations updated: 6/7/10: Writing Guides by ~illuminara Writing Guides by !bekkia Writing Tips and Tricks by *OokamiKasumi How to Write a Story by =IceFlame1019 How to Write a Novel by ~BarbecuedIguanaJournals updated: 2/12/10: !lovetodeviate's New Improved Resource CentralNews Articles updated: 6/7/10: Improving Flow in Prose: 3 Tips for Avid Writers by !KneelingGlory How to be Literarily Awesome by !cinnamon-quill Writing: Seven Suggestions to Keep in Mind by *AshkeJOff dA: updated 4/22/10Do check out their websites, also! Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Jeffrey A. Carter Short Stories: 10 Tips for Creative Writers by Kathy Kennedy and Dennis G. Jerz Your Novel Blueprint by Karen S. Wiesner How to Write a Novel in 100 Days or Less by John Coyne Writer's Digest WD hosts numerous articles on writing, including some for speculative fiction writers! Ten Rules for Writing Fiction brought to you by guardian.co.uk, several authors share advice. Professional Writing: Courses, Resources, Mentors Need Help with Names? Babynamespedia Behind the Name Latin DictionaryNeed a Push?: Write or Die by Dr. WickedLooking for a Literature Magazine?: Duotrope's DigestDetails--The Icing on the Cake category 4/8/10 :You must research! No ifs, ands, or buts! But here are some links to alleviate the workload: myArmoury.com<---Swords and Armoury Website with loads of resources! Albion Swords: Basic Sword Terminology and Directory Gentleman's Emporium: Victorian Clothing for Men and Women (A helpful resource for steampunk-writers) Military Rank Insignias |
Headlines: 8/16/10 Wanna read some great lit? Check out ^Kaz-D's Love Lit Issues. We're on the lineup! Raise the Fantasy Forum from the grave! There are some cool new threads! Educate yourself about what's going on in the realm of Speculit! Don't just write--read! Research! Get to know the trends and deep ends! Up next on Mad Ramblings: Contest Features, A Review of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter @ Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure, Worldbuilding, and Inception!Through words, we render dreams, ideas, people, empires, worlds, universes. Some call us "Mad." Others---"Genius." Welcome to the mad tea-party of deviantArt's literature community! Have some tea  . The sugar bowl is in the gallery. Relax and peruse our page. Thinking of joining us, today, for continuous rage? See below and About Us for more information, and do take a glimpse at our delicious listing (Events, Magazines, and Resources) on the left side of the profile page. To Join: Click 'Join' above! To Submit: The Easy Way: When uploading a new deviation, there is a list of your groups under the Category selection. When you select a group(s) and submit your deviation, this deviation is sent to your gallery and said club. Nice, isn't it? Existing Deviations: Go to RW's Gallery Click 'Submit to Gallery' and from drop-down, 'Choose Existing Deviation' Choose Deviation from your gallery and the genre gallery in which your submission belongs. Click Ok. An admin will officially add your submission to the Gallery.Rules: Abide by deviantArt's policies. Only two submissions per week are permitted!Volunteer Opportunities Co-Founders 1: members who assist in membership, submissions, gallery clean-up, and contacting general members (if necessary). Co-Founders 2: members who give insight for the welfare of the group and collect articles and resources. Contributors: members who give simply ideas and opinions, whenever those come around. Positions are always open. (These are not round-the-clock jobs--since we do have to deal with real life!) If you feel the need to resign, do send a note to the group account or to the Founder's personal account, ~liquid-etherealism. Our Partner Group!  RW Chat: PenInMyTea |
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