A Sci Fi Podcast where we talk about Sci Fi stories in all their forms, but mainly focusing on short stories and novels.
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Electronic soundscapes transmitting from a speculative posthuman microcosm. Follow for new monthly track postings and downloads. New sets go live on the first Sunday at 5 pm GMT.
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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
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“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” --Anton Chekov Interviews and readings with authors and editors of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative poetry. Hosted by Deborah L. Davitt.
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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor
Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Parable of the Talents Part 3 by Octavia E Butler and The Man Who Lost the Sea by Theodore Sturgeon
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1:07:31Join us for the third discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for this episode is The Man who Lost the Sea by Theodore Sturgeon
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Speculative Machines - Flatline
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31:36Speculative Machines - Flatline by Speculative Machinesโดย Speculative Machines
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Ep. 83: Ancient of Days by Paul J. McAuley
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32:45Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part two! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder…
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Parable of the Talents Part 2 by Octavia E Butler and The Monster by Gerard Klein
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1:02:01Join us for the second discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler.
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Speculative Machines - Flatlineโดย Speculative Machines
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Parable of the Talents Part 1 by Octavia E Butler
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59:21Join us for the first discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler.
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Speculative Speculations | Yearly Look-back | 2024
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46:38The group chats about the books read over the course of 2024 and discusses the favourites from the 2024 reads.
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Speculative Machines - Silicon Blackโดย Speculative Machines
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Ep. 82: Child of the River by Paul J. McAuley
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38:03Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A W…
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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 3) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 33
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14:32How do you write an ending so compelling that readers not only finish your book but immediately tell their friends, “You HAVE to read this”? Well, that’s a big question—but one thing’s for sure: a strong story structure is essential. In this episode, we’re tackling Act 3 of the Save the Cat story structure framework. I’ll break down how to craft a …
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Why are agents rejecting my novel? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 32
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12:06Are you sending out queries but only getting form rejections—or worse, no responses at all? Maybe you're receiving personalized rejections that praise your concept but still pass on your book? If you’re struggling to understand why agents aren’t biting, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything Thursday, I’ll break down the biggest reason…
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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 2) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 31
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36:58Does your novel feel have a saggy middle? Does it just meander around without a lot of momentum? In this episode, I’ll walk you through Act 2 of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty …
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Speculative Machines - Resistorโดย Speculative Machines
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I write a dual Point of View novel using a mixed POV structure? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 30
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I Mix POV Styles in a Dual POV Novel? Have you ever wondered if you can write a dual POV novel where one protagonist is in first person and the other is in third? In this episode, I answer this question from fantasy writer Becca and break down when and how this technique can work beautifully in speculative fiction. Wh…
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Parable of the Sower Part 3 by Octavia E Butler and Pelt by Carol Emshwiller
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1:00:29Join us for the final discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White
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Parable of the Sower Part 2 by Octavia E Butler and The Visitor by The Strugatsky Brothers
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1:12:17Join us for the second discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White
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Parable of the Sower Part 1 by Octavie E Butler and Sector General by James White
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59:31We start the discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White
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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 1) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 29
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21:12Does your novel feel like it’s wandering aimlessly, struggling to find direction? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the first five beats of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty …
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Windup Girl Part 3 by Paolo Bacigalupi and Stranger Station by Damon Knight
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56:32Join the group to discuss the second half of Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for this episode is The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: How Do I Make Readers Love My Protagonist? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 28
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12:11Ask Me Anything Thursdays answering the podcasting question "How do I make sure my protagonist is lovable?" Are you struggling to create a protagonist readers truly care about? In this episode, I share four actionable strategies to help you craft a dynamic, relatable protagonist readers won’t forget. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why connectin…
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Are you looking to level up your writing in 2025? In this episode, I dive into three incredibly valuable ways you can improve your writing, get answers to your important writing questions, and get valuable feedback on your work for FREE. Tune in to learn how to navigate your writing challenges and set yourself up for success in 2025! This episode w…
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Speculative Machines - Pure Mechanismโดย Speculative Machines
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Windup Girl Part 2 by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
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1:06:41Join the group to discuss the second 100-page section of Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for this episode is The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
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Windup Girl Part 1 by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith
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1:11:05Join the group for the first part of the discussion on Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for the discussion is The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith
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Children of Memory Part 4 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Grandpa by James Schmitz
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1:12:30Join the group for the fourth part of the discussion of Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. We've got Windup Girl coming up next after Children of Memory. Short story for the discussion is Grandpa by James Schmitz
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Children of Memory Part 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and The Star by Arthur C Clarke
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1:03:08Join the group for the third part of the discussion of Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Apologies to our listeners for the delay in posting this episode, things have been a bit busy :) We've got Windup Girl coming up next after Children of Memory. Short story for the discussion is The Star by Arthur C Clarke.…
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Ep. 81: Blindsight by Peter Watts
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31:59Buckle-up for a deeply pessimistic first-encounter story. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Chec…
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Speculative Machines - Observablesโดย Speculative Machines
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Ep. 80: Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett
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1:06:58Death? Discworld? Definitely! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A Weird F…
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Midnight Speciesโดย Speculative Machines
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Children of Memory Part 2 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Let me Live in a House by Chad Oliver
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1:21:50The group gets together to continue our discussion of the Children of Time Series by Adrian Tchaikovsky with the first three sections of Children of Memory. Short story for the day is Let me Live in a House by Chad Oliver
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Children of Memory Part 1 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and The Liberation of Earth by William Tenn
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1:11:08The group gets together to continue our discussion of the Children of Time Series by Adrian Tchaikovsky with the first three sections of Children of Memory. Short story for the day is The Liberation of Earth by William Tenn
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Ep. 79: Foundation and Empire - Part I - The General by Isaac Asimov
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1:30:46Procopius fan-fiction IN SPACE. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A Weird…
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Redshirts Part 3 by John Scalzi and Prott by Margaret St. Clair
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1:12:19The group gets together to discuss Redshirts Part 2 by John Scalzi. Short story for the day is Prott by Margaret St. Clair
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Redshirts Part 2 by John Scalzi and Snowball Effect by Katherine McLean
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1:02:14The group gets together to discuss Redshirts Part 2 by John Scalzi. Short story for the day is Snowball Effect by Katherine McLean
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Redshirts Part 1 by John Scalzi and Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K Dick
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1:16:58The group gets together to discuss Redshirts by John Scalzi. Short story for the day is Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K Dick
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Speculative Machines - Radiation Euphoriaโดย Speculative Machines
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Children of Ruin Part 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Surface Tension by James Blish
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1:15:38Chris, Dan, Steve, Jarrod and Varsha get together to discuss the last half of Children of Ruin. The short story for this episode is Surface Tension by James Blish
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Ep. 78: The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis
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1:46:23Alcoholic aliens plus a little David Bowie. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder S…
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6 Key Steps to Finding Perfect-Fit Comp Titles for Your Novel (While You’re Still Writing) | Episode 26
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14:10Click HERE to find Comp Titles Crash Course! $97 for limited time! Comp titles--they might be one of the most dreaded topics in the writing world. After all, most of us are writing novels that feel unique, so trying to find a novel “like” ours is a nearly impossible feat. In fact… It's a frustrating, overwhelming task that makes us feel more than a…
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Children of Ruin Part 2 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Baby HP by Juan Jose Arreola
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1:08:03We continue our discussion of Children of Ruin - the second book of the Children of Time trilogy by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The short story for the episode is Baby HP by Juan Jose Arreola
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The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write! But don’t worry—I’m here to help simplify and clarify the progress! In this episode, you’ll discover: 5 Essential Questions you M…
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Children of Ruin Part 1 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and September 2005 The Martian by Ray Bradbury
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1:14:39We continue our discussion of the Children of Time trilogy with this first discussion of Children of Ruin - the second book in the trilogy. The short story for the episode is September 2005 The Martian by Ray Bradbury
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9 Tricks to Overcome Writer's Block and Keep Your Writing on Track | Episode 24
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16:30Writer's block is one of the most challenging hurdles an author can encounter. It has the power to derail brilliant stories and thwart dreams of becoming a published author. But fear not—there are effective strategies to combat this creativity killer and keep your writing journey on course. In this episode, we'll delve into practical, actionable st…
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Children of Time Part 4 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Desertion by Clifford D Simak
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1:21:06The group wraps up the discussion of Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The short story for the day is Desertion by Clifford D Simak
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4 Steps to Writing a Flawed Protagonist Who Readers Love | Episode 23
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16:43 Most writers understand that creating a character with no flaws is a huge turnoff to readers because it’s hard to feel connected to someone who is perfect and does everything right. But how do you give your protagonist flaws that feel real and authentic instead of superficially layered on? Worry no more! In this episode, we'll dive deep into exact…
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Ep. 77: The Girl in a Swing by Richard Adams
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52:45One of the most terrifying books I've ever read. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sig…
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Children of Time Part 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius by Jorge Luis Borges
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1:36:52We continue our discussion of Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Short story for the episode is Tlon Uqbar Orbis Tertius by Jorge Luis Borges
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