So Hollywood came calling and asked you (the author) who you would like to be cast as the lead protagonists and antagonists?
Give a short description of your book. Then start casting the three or four main characters. If your book is currently availa
Read more…As an author can you outgrow the genre you began your writing career with?
What are you working on right now?
I'm trying to get into this webfic thing. Got a web serial running on my blog (afrofantasy.net), and looking to add a couple more webfics of random ideas that I've had, mostly regarding super-powered beings (because
If you were able to write full-time for a living, would you:1. Write at home2. Rent space in an office building3. Write at the library or local coffee shop4. Write anywhere/anyplace you can find time
Read more…I came across a contest that is intended to present more positive images of black people. It would be great if we at BSFS could insert some spec fic flavor into the competition.
In the wake of the disastrous earthquake that has decimated Haiti, we wanted to do something to encourage people to donate t
Read more…I came across a website long time ago, which I now cannot find, that offered a list of things that made a fiction novel bad, so I thought it would be helpful to list these things as well, in addition to learning what makes one good. I'll start out, b
Read more…My favorite writer of all time is Ronald T Jones....Some of you guy's might know of him, however its amazing that such a gift with so many portals is lived.......I think he's amazing.....I love him so much.....He's such a good friend........What's up
Read more…As science fiction and fantasy writers of color, we know that there is no limit to our imaginations. The reality as presented in this video shows that for African Americans the sky is not the limit. Let's draw on the achievements of these remarkable
Read more…I hadn't been on in a while and just wanted to congratulate everyone on their individual accomplishments. Whether it was getting a great review on their work or just getting someone to listen to the manuscript.I'm still trying to get a publisher to l
Read more…Good DayA friend emailed me this info but I write Fantasy. I hope this can help some of you SciFi writers get a break or a leg in. Check it out.SCRIPTS WANTED – HIGH CONCEPT SCI-FI---------------Milkman Films - High Concept Science Fiction-----------
Read more…I know that a lot of our work fits into a few easily defined genres: science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc. But there are many more sub-genres out there, and lots of different constraints and benefits to each, as well as conventions that are integral
Read more…I now own the trifecta (COM NET ORG), this brings me one step closer to a goal that I have been pursuing for some time now. I have 80% of what I need to make Black/African American writers very happy and published - more details coming soonIf you are
Read more…Ronald T. Jones was caught slipping in another galaxy in an alternate dimension.Captured by mercenary bounty hunters he will be held until a full ransom is paid.This is the part where you make up some elaborate scheme to free him from his captors.You
Read more…the following is an old story.it's good to go into the fourth kind already knowing this story.and to the writers out there as much as stress reading and knowing The Age of Fable by one Thomas Bulfinchi think this story is equally important.now with t
Read more…The 1970s action films that starred Jim Brown, Richard Roundtree and Pam Grier found audiences, but the question remains, 'Where's our George Clooney?'
Michael Jai White remembers the first time he saw people onscreen who looked like they came from
My African Diaspora is hosting a short story contest. Here's the link to the details:http://www.myafricandiaspora.com/contest.php
(Pardon if this is a repeat post... a quick search didn't reveal anything)One on One Advanced Level Fiction Writing Mentorships in the Literature of the Fantastic (fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, etc.)with Nalo Hopkinsonmore details here:h
Read more…They shot Gran'ma' in the head today,
because she said that she grew into a rut;
They shot Gran'ma' in the head today.
Momma' told her to keep her mouth shut.
Momma' told her,that microchip they put into us,
that they can hear every word;
So,when The Thoug
I wrote a short story in connection to something my brother wrote. Just wondering after reading a short story and spending time with these characters, that is if I do my job right and make you love or at least like the main characters.MY QUESTION ISW
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