Writing speculative fiction, which broadly encompasses the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres, comes with its own unique set of challenges not present in writing…
Create your own stellar setting for your science-fiction or fantasy story with these posts. Zed AmadeoZed Amadeo, indie author of fantasy and horror, has always…
Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer: a beautiful, practical, and inspirational gem of a book. Zed AmadeoZed Amadeo, indie author of fantasy and horror, has always held…
Ah, editing – because no first draft can ever be perfect. Despite the challenges involved in this stage of the writing process, editing can be an…
If you’re writing a speculative fiction story, creating a compelling setting can often be equally as important to the characters that populate your world. Whether you’ve…
Over the weekend I stumbled upon Jeff Goins’ inspirational guide Every Writer Needs a Tribe. Surprisingly, I think what I gleaned the most from this helpful…
My previous post on handling rejection with grace, now in a handy infographic! Zed AmadeoZed Amadeo, indie author of fantasy and horror, has always held…
I consider myself to be at the beginning of what I hope becomes a fruitful writing career. Over the course of pursuing my passion in writing,…
Getting a piece of writing rejected isn’t exactly a fun experience. However, what you do with that rejection can at least turn it into a helpful experience.…
Want to create your own language for your setting, but unsure of how to begin? Check out these resources for constructing a language, from alphabet to slang…