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Mentorships, bursaries and more
Today we announced the beginning of a few new initiatives that we’re very excited about, here at…
Meet Oliver Arditi
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
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Subgenre deep dive: Animals That Attack
In this latest edition of her regular column, Tiffani Angus—co-author of Spec Fic for Newbies (including the…
How Can We Channel the Urgency and Fear of the Climate Crisis Into Speculative Fiction?
There’s a reason we’re seeing more climate-related books in speculative fiction. Lindz McLeod looks at how the…
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Meet CL Hellisen
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
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Ask an Agent: May 2024
In this monthly column, we check in with one of our resident agents to answer those questions…
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Worlds of Wonder: On Gaming, Fantasy and Music
He’s worked with some of the biggest names in comedy, film and music, and now Richard Sparks…
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Meet Tristan Gray
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
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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…