Articles written by Angie Smibert

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How to Pick the Right Critique Group or Workshop
To pick the right genre writing critique group for you, weigh your writing goals against the mission, scope, participation requirements, and quality of the workshop.
Jan 29, 2009 - Angie Smibert
Occupational Reading for Science Fiction Writers
If you're serious about writing science fiction, you need to read the professional markets, the trade journals, and science and technology magazines.
Jan 28, 2009 - Angie Smibert
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy 101
Beginning speculative fiction writers have a number of options -- including books, online courses, critique groups, and workshops -- to help them get started.
Jan 26, 2009 - Angie Smibert
MFA / MA's for Speculative Fiction Writers
The University of Southern Maine and Seton Hill University now offer low-residency master's degrees in writing genre or popular fiction.
Jan 26, 2009 - Angie Smibert
Online Science Fiction Writing Classes
Several online writing schools offer classes specifically for science fiction and fantasy writers.
Nov 27, 2008 - Angie Smibert
Free Credit Reports
Avoid the scams and come-ons. Get your federally mandated free credit reports from the source: AnnualCreditReport.com.
Nov 26, 2008 - Angie Smibert
Online Workshops for Speculative Fiction Writers
For science fiction, fantasy and horror writers, it's crucial to find a critique group that understands their genre. Several such workshops thrive online today.
Nov 26, 2008 - Angie Smibert