Tag Archives: Sci Fi

WriterStrong: World Building Techniques — Keep Your Reader Grounded In Your Story

by Fae Rowen Because I write science fiction, I have to immerse my reader in the most important facets of my story’s world with the first words. When you add this into the requirements of an opening hook, portraying the … Continue reading

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World Building: Part 1- Physical Setting

by Fae Rowen I was shocked when Laura, Sharla and Jenny suggested I write a craft blog on world building.  Before you read any further, I need to confess something.  I’ve never taken a world building writing class.  But after … Continue reading

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Embrace Your Red Pen

by Fae Rowen The joke in here at WITS is that I sit in my living room waiting for an editor to knock on my front door and ask, “Do you have a book I can buy?”  Yep, pretty passive.  … Continue reading

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