How to bring a fresh twist to old tropes

How to bring a fresh twist to old tropes

Last updated May 31, 2023 | Writing Tips

One of the great things about fantasy writing is that it feels comfortable and familiar, while at the same time offering worlds of untapped potential. We often come across the same distinctive character archetypes and greet them like old friends. But what happens when...
30 top fantasy and science fiction literary agents

30 top fantasy and science fiction literary agents

Last updated May 16, 2025 | Writing Tips

Hoping to be traditionally published? Being represented by a literary agent can greatly increase your chances. Agents use their extensive contacts to pitch your manuscript to the most suitable publishers, present it in the most appealing light, and negotiate the best...
How to create the perfect monsters for your worldbuilding

How to create the perfect monsters for your worldbuilding

Last updated Jul 27, 2023 | Writing Tips

The monster is a staple of fantasy and science-fiction worldbuilding, from Tolkien’s dragons and Balrogs to Hyperion’s Shrike. It is something other and strange, often terrifying, and normally far beyond the capability or experience of normal humans – a monster is not...
15 top fantasy and science fiction publishers

15 top fantasy and science fiction publishers

Last updated Dec 13, 2023 | Writing Tips

If you’re considering publication for your finished novel or work-in-progress, you’ve probably learned a thing or two about your options. That might include the two most commonly discussed paths: (1) self-publishing or (2) securing a literary agent, who, for a...