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BFS Online: Crafting Characters – Readings
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to…
BFS Online: Writing and Mental Health – Writing Grief, Sex & Violence
Grief, sex and violence are a part of the human experience, for good or for ill. As…
BFS Online: Writing and Mental Health – Interview with Dave Jeffery
BFS Chair Shona Kinsella interviews bestselling author and mental health champion Dave Jeffery.
BFS Online: Writing and Mental Health – Writer’s Block
At one time or another, almost every writer stumbles over writer’s block. Is it caused by doubt,…
BFS Online: Writing and Mental Health – Mental Health and a Writing Career
Being a creator can be stressful, especially if it’s not your only job. How do you keep…
BFS Online: Writing and Mental Health – Readings
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to…
A Thank You to Fantasycon Contributors
A big thank you to all those who’ve contributed to the Fantasycon book bags and raffle. We’re…
Editing Deep Dive Resources
Resources and information from BFS Online Deep Dive: Editing
BFS Online: Writing Your Way – Plotter or Pantser?
A discussion on the preparation, or lack thereof, for writing a book. Do you have timelines, spreadsheets…
BFS Online: Writing Your Way – The Influence of Experience
A discussion on how lived experience impacts the words and way we write. Why do certain stories…