Foreshadowing has a significant impact on the construction of a narrative. By strategically hinting at future events, writers cultivate suspense, engage the reader's curiosity, and enhance the overall depth of the story. #writetip #writingprocess

Discover the techniques of low fantasy. Unleash your creativity while grounding your stories in a realm where magic feels genuine. #writing #writetip danvarrette.com/the-allure-of-…

Not sure how to end your story? Here are some things to keep in mind. #writing #writetip danvarrette.com/how-to-write-m…

✨The shortlist has landed!✨ We're delighted to announce the shortlist for the 37th Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year. Read the full story on the Science Museum blog: blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/arthur-c-clark… #clarkeaward

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Artist Don Ivan Punchatz died on this day, so here are some of his book covers. The 2nd is for August Derleth's "Night's Yawning Peal":

Some more Don Ivan Punchatz covers. The 1st was for Theodore Sturgeon's "Starshine", the 4th for Howard Waldrop's "Night of the Cooters":

Three Ways to Make Readers Care About Secondary Characters - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® buff.ly/46IjmQo #writing #amwriting @marissagraff

This was probably my entry point into horror, along with the Goosebumps books by R.L. Stine. (But I admit I was a bit young when I started watching all kinds of horror films.) #horror

The 2023 Hugo Awards have been announced! Check out the full list here—congratulations to all the finalists and winners! tor.com/2023/10/23/ann…

I'm true neutral, but I do have a chaotic evil past... #books

happy October 24th to all who celebrate

A recent cartoon for New Scientist

We are putting the fun in fungi! From the wilderness to your game nights, you can learn all there is about the fantastic world of mushrooms. Stay tuned in about our upcoming Kickstarter using the following link: kickstarter.com/projects/alder…

Time to fall into reading 🍂 Check out these autumn book recs from Her Campus, featuring The Shades of Magic series by Victoria/V.E. Schwab! hercampus.com/school/millers…

I keep seeing enticing articles about this show, but I avoid them because I haven't watched it yet. I saw the first episode and loved it, but I decided to put it on hold so I could catch up on some other shows first. Maybe it's time to prioritize it.

The 2023 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction has been announced! Congratulations to the winner, Rebecca Campbell, and all the finalists. You can learn more about the award and watch a reading by the finalists here: tor.com/2023/10/26/reb…

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Who's ready for a #sweepstakes?! Today, we're giving YOU the chance to win a paperback copy of #TheWarden by @soundingline! Just follow us, then like and repost to enter for the chance to win. Best of luck! ✨ #WardenPaperbackSweeps

This is what I tell my students all the time. If what you can produce is not better than the AI, then why would a future employer want you when the AI is cheaper and doesn’t ask for extensions?