Science Fiction: Writing Resources for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers

Of all literary genres, science fiction has adapted the most readily to the Internet; indeed, the very concept of interconnected computer users reads like an Isaac Asimov or Arthur C. Clarke plot. Whether you’re a science fiction buff or a neophyte, you’ll find plenty to feed your curiosity at the many exhaustive sites now available online.

Reading lists grouped according to themes, authors, or prizewinners introduce fans to new works, while search engines generate biographies and bibliographies for specific writers. Obtaining recommendations is another way to find books you might enjoy; simply identify books you have already read and liked, and you’ll receive a list of similar works. Just about every science fiction book ever published warrants at least one review somewhere in the labyrinth that is science fiction on the Web, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for at one site, surf over to another. In an exciting development, many science fiction stories now premiere online, taking advantage of technology to reach the largest possible audience. Because that audience is notoriously opinionated, editorials on the sites always prove lively and informative.

If you’re itching to try writing science fiction yourself, your best bet is to access the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of American (SFWA) web site. Here you’ll find a bounty of articles and links pertaining to writing in your chose genre, as well as a magazine written for science fiction writers by their peers. Writers who have published their work can join the organization and even nominate candidates for the prestigious Nebula Awards, an impetus for you to get started on your path to science fiction glory.