SF & F Forum TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre Forum
Table of Contents




Table of Contents:


1. General Links and Informational Threads (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691617&postcount=2)

--Basic information and forum-specific threads. Many of our old Stickies are here, including information on agents and the forum chat.


2. Noteworthy Discussions (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691628&postcount=3)

--Topics that appear quite frequently, have garnered good discussion, and that are relevant to the writing of both Science Fiction and Fantasy.


3. Science Fiction v. Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691630&postcount=4)

--The age-old arguments: Which do you prefer and why? How do you tell the difference? Is one better than the other? Etc…


4. Magic, Magick, and More Magical Type Things (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691632&postcount=5)

--The things that put the "fantasy" in your Fantasy.


5. World Building, Maps, Etc… (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691633&postcount=6)

--Creation of unique worlds always takes work, and sometimes help from others. Discussions on map-making, naming, history, and other facets of world-building.


6. Science in Our Fiction (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691634&postcount=7)

--SF-specific threads. Robots, technology, space ships, modern marvels, and other things sure to be of use in the writing of Science Fiction. See also our sub-forum Science Fact (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=140).


7. Clichés and Other Frequently Discussed Concepts (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691636&postcount=8)

--Some topics pop up more frequently than others, so please check here before we see more debates on prologues/epilogues, epic fantasies, farm boy prophecies, and other SF/F tropes.


8. Steampunk, Urban Fantasy, and Other Cool Sub-Genre Stuff (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2691637&postcount=9)

--Discussions and definitions specific to SF/F sub-genres, including (but not limited to) steam punk, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, space opera, and superhero fiction.


9. Monthly Book Studies (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2852688&postcount=10)

--Monthly discussions of books chosen by forum members, as a means to improve our own writing.

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1. General Links and Informational Threads

SF/F Resources (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4462)

Resources for Writing Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128692)

Must See, Must Read (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53322)

A Compiled List of SF/F Agents (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42019)

A Compiled List of UK SF/F Agents (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217892)

Master Book Recommendation List (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56136)

Book Recommendations for 2007/2008 (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2693356#post2693356)

Creative Commons Science Fiction and Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86958)

The Official SF/F Forum Chat Discussion Thread (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34038)

The Official SF/F Forum Chat Transcript Archive (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130323)

MS Word Utilities for Writers (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11521)

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2. Noteworthy Discussions

Authenticity vs. Entertainment (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63257)

A Question of Race (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21791)

Why Do You Read Fantasies? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26427)

Tolkien and Fantasy Writers (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52258)

Is Fantasy Even a Genre? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33689)

Limiting Your Characters (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23556)

Profanity (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84073)

Male authors v. Female authors (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62951)

Physical Appearance and Social Behaviors of SFF Fans (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41045)

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3. Science Fiction v. Fantasy

Differences between SF and Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8938)

Fantasy or Science Fiction? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58471)

What Defines Science Fiction? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21686)

Science Fiction or Fantasy? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19129)

I Don't Read Science Fiction Anymore (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45179)

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4. Magic, Magick, and More Magical Type Things

Diana's Magick Thread (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18583)

How does magic work in your world? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8837)

Magic vs. Reality (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18778)

Magic Words (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43791)

Limiting Magic? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79309)

Magic in Science Fiction (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75907)

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5. World-Building, Maps, Etc…

All About Maps for Science Fiction & Fantasy Stories (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61867)

A Rabbit is a Rabbit… (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37165)

World Building Gotchas (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35480)

Research on Medieval Life (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55093)

Does Fantasy Have to Exist in the Past? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9204)

Useful Applications for World Building (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46974)

Inserting World-Building and Mythos Into Story (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21043)

Maps (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103502)

Looking for a Map Creator (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51641)

Sword and Dagger Names (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26944)

Creating Names (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22500)

Approach to Writing Combat (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28749)

Measurements in Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24429)

Realistic Fantasy Warfare (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128636)

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6. Science in our Fiction

Maximum 'Speed' For a Nuclear-Based Engine (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66478)

Current Science That Can Inspire Your Fiction (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36156)

Do Robots Have a Soul? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9543)

Science in Sci-Fi (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34823)

Making Light of Heavy Things (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35949)

Technology: A Window To Our Humanity (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37585)

Is It Impossible to Write Realistic Science Fiction? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37490)

Star Charts and Interstellar Trajectories (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36838)

Nowism v. The Replacement Principle (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23705)

Wormholes, Time Travel, and Other Ho-Hums (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36257)

Sources of Energy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79984)

Crazy Near-Future Tech (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62521)

Realistic Space Warfare (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115350)

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7. Clichés and Other Frequently Discussed Concepts

How Do You Avoid 'Farm Boy Becomes Savior'? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77292)

Prologue and Epilogue in Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66851)

Creating New Creatures v. Using the Old Classics (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9186)

Swearing in a Fantasy World (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42619)

Language Problems in Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71460)

Fantasies That Aren't Epics (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33906)

Prophecies in Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23134)

What Makes for a Great Fantasy Novel? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23556)

Back From the Dead (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29503)

Archetypes Discussion (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85371)

Writing Telepathy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52075)

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8. Steampunk, Urban Fantasy, And Other Cool Sub-Genre Stuff

And What's the Deal with Vampires? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41371)

Why Might a Shapeshifter Need a Partner? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45192)

Where Have all the Zeppelins Gone? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50758)

Steampunk! (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34325)

What is Urban Fantasy? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28697)

Steampunk and Urban Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83418)

Blurring Between Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74126)

Gods in Contemporary Fantasy (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54972)

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9. Monthly Book Studies

August 08: Ender's Game (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111104)
September 08: The Lies of Locke Lamora (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115169)
October 08: A Deepness In the Sky (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117667)
November 08: A Fire Upon the Deep (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119947)
December 08: Storm Front (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123159)
Jaunary 09: I Am Legend (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126343)
February 09: The Onion Girl (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129735)
March 09: Lord of Light (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133248)
April 09: Small Gods (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137014)
May 09: Beggars in Spain (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140552)
June 09: The Once and Future King (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143570)
July 09: Foundation (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147167)
August 09: The Graveyard Book (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150278)
September 09: Neuromancer (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153635)
October 09: The Last Wish (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157171)
November 09: The Knife of Never Letting Go (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160784)
December 09: One Hundred Years of Solitude (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164002)
January 10: Battle Royale (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166930)
February 10: Jhereg (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170305)
March 10: Cyberabad Days (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173093)
April 10: Tigana (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176257)
May 10: Next (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179027)
June/July 10: Perdido Street Station
August 10: Boneshaker (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187620)
September 10: His Majesty's Dragon (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190439)
October 10: Never Let Me Go (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193031)
November 10: The Child Thief (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195613)
December 10: Solaris (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198271)