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Glass Page Books is looking for writers for anthlogies
Started by D. Alan Lewis Dec 27, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
Glass Page Books is calling for submissions for a pair of Steampunk anthologies, set for a fall 2013 release. The first one ‘A Clockwork of Crime’ will be a collection of steampunk mysteries. The…Continue
What's everyone working on?
Started by Jonathan D. Beer. Last reply by S.C. Barrus Aug 29, 2012. 38 Replies 0 Likes
I thought it might be a nice if there was a place where everyone could talk about their current and future projects, complain about other commitments getting in the way of said projects, etc, and…Continue
Aether in Steampunk Fiction
Started by J.R. Woods. Last reply by Jeremy Brandon Murphy Mar 28, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
About to start my first steampunk story and I wanted to get everyone's thoughts, views, and experiences (whether from your own writing or things you've read) regarding aether.I've done some research…Continue
Good News! New Contracts - sales - of Steampunk books and stories
Started by Maeve Alpin. Last reply by Elizabeth Schechter Sep 12, 2011. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Hi,I thought I'd start a discussion where we could share our good news on submissions that have recently been accepted.Here's mine: I just recived the email today with the contract for my second…Continue
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Comment by Lia Keyes on December 8, 2010 at 7:42am -
SLJ has created a great list of PB to YA Steampunk Fiction here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/printissuecurrentissue/8874...
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Comment by Kevin Mowrer on January 26, 2011 at 2:48pm -
Hello Neil
I would think that generally there aren't any hard rules in fiction but something to consider is where and when does the story in question occur? If it is a story that takes place in a time and place that is aware of the subculture movement we call Steampunk (like today or something like today) then perhaps its OK to have a character use the word(s). If it is in a time in history that does not have that subculture than maybe it would take the audience up and out of the context of the story (break the fiction) to read it there. I think it could also be conceivable that you, or someone else, might come up with a story and world logic where you are using the term Steampunk in a context you are establishing for the first time in the story. In essence you'd be redefining or redirecting it as a subculture tag or as a description. I think all these things can work but being very aware of the meaning your audience already brings with them to the reading of it within your story I think is key to consider and then decide to work with or change.Cheers, Kevin
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Gwen Ellery commented on Paul Marlowe's blog post Literary Award Shortlist for "Ether Frolics""Thanks for the link, Paul. Do you know if Kobo includes a sample excerpt on their site? I couldn't find one."
Travis I Sivart posted a status"Writing, brandy, smoke from my pipe, dark soundtracks & "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" comes on! How'd that get in there? *chair dancing*"
Travis I Sivart commented on Travis I Sivart's event Sounds Of Steam, Steampunk to Reality: Making Your Dreams Come True, May 27th, 2013"It varies, and has the full range of Steampunk music in it, from Cabaret to metal.Just FYI, the format is the first two hours is talk with music breaks, and the third hour is music with chat breaks."
Gwen Ellery commented on Travis I Sivart's event Sounds Of Steam, Steampunk to Reality: Making Your Dreams Come True, May 27th, 2013"Good to know! If it's heavily industrial, I may need to give it a listen after my morning cup of tea. :-)"
Winfield H. Strock III posted a blog postThe Jekyll and Hyde of Writing
Writing and rewriting are two sides of the same coin but each takes a different kind of mindset to accomplish. Most folks think of writing when they imagine what writers do; scribbling creative characters, scenes; oozing creativity onto the page into the wee hours of the night. Beginning writers dive into…See More
Travis I Sivart commented on Travis I Sivart's event Sounds Of Steam, Steampunk to Reality: Making Your Dreams Come True, May 27th, 2013"Yes Gwen, that can make it challenging. But if this seems to be your cup of tea but you don't want to interrupt your beauty rest, you can always download it and listen to it afterwards. :)"
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