Amazing Stories: Join the Mission to Bring It Back—One Fan at a Time
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: As I’ve mentioned before, Amazing Stories is in the middle of an effort to revive […]
January 2025
Things People Do With Old Books
I keep massive notebooks — electronic ones, inside OneNote. And one of my notebooks is called “Making Things”. It’s a
Mapping the Magic: A Guide to Fantasy’s Many Systems
Let’s talk magic. It’s the bread and butter of fantasy, isn’t it? The thing that turns a good story into something downright enchanting. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come across all sorts of magical systems while reading, and it’s impossible not to notice how different authors put their own spin on it. Some like to map out every single rule and consequence (Sanderson, I’m looking at you), while others leave magic as a mysterious force we just have to trust (Tolkien, we’re all still guessing).
Harnessing the 3 A.M. Dread to Supercharge Your Writing (and More)
Ah, the dreaded 3 a.m. wake-up. You know the drill. You’re drifting in and out of sleep, and suddenly, your brain decides now’s the perfect time to replay that awkward email you sent at work. Or it spins a delightful doomsday scenario about how your project will implode, your reputation will be ruined, and your cat will somehow suffer terrible consequences.
Where’s the Muse? Probably Hiding Under the Laundry Pile
C.S. Lewis, who wrote the Narnia books that start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (complete with Oxford Comma!), is also a science fiction author known among true aficionados of the genre.
Yeah, that’s me. I’ve actually read all his SF, too. Go ahead. Say it. I’m a geek.
When Stories Collide with Scandals: Neil Gaiman and the Reader’s Dilemma
In light of recent allegations against Neil Gaiman, I find myself grappling with the complex relationship between an author’s personal conduct and their creative work.
Inbox Reboot – Part 3: Working the System
Every system has its core principles, and managing your email is no different. At the heart of email organization lies a deceptively simple rule: Delete or Filter.
Dash It All! A Writer’s Guide to Em-Dashes, En-Dashes, and Manuscript Dashes
Not all dashes are created equal, and if you’re preparing a manuscript for publication, it’s important to know your en-dashes from your em-dashes, and why the dash you use in your manuscript may not be the one that shows up in your final book.
The Galilean Moons
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: It’s such an evocative name. I’m a huge West Wing fan — I’ve seen all
New Contemporary Fantasy from Taylen Carver
SRP author Taylen Carver has released a new contemporary fantasy, standalone story, Used Spells for Sale.