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New entry Jun 06
Critter Notices
Books from Critters!
Check out Books by Critters for books by your fellow Critterfolk, as well as my list of recommended books for writers.
New Book from a Critter Member
**NOW IN PRINT EDITION TOO!** Awesome new book, HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SPECULATIVE FICTION OPENINGS, from a Critter member who's unearthed a shard of The Secret to becoming a pro writer. Really good piece of work. "...if you're at all concerned about story openings, you'd be nuts not to read what Qualkinbush has to say." —Wil McCarthy, author of BLOOM and THE COLLAPSIUMThe Sigil Trilogy
If you're looking for an amazing, WOW! science fiction story, check out THE SIGIL TRILOGY. This is — literally — one of the best science fiction novels I've ever read.
Interviewed!
I was interviewed live on public radio for Critters' birthday, for those who want to listen.
Free Web Sites
Free web sites for authors (and others) are available at www.nyx.net.
ReAnimus Acquires Advent!
ReAnimus Press is pleased to announce the acquisition of the legendary Advent Publishers! Advent is now a subsidiary of ReAnimus Press, and we will continue to publish Advent's titles under the Advent name. Advent was founded in 1956 by Earl Kemp and others, and has published the likes of James Blish, Hal Clement, Robert Heinlein, Damon Knight, E.E. "Doc" Smith, and many others. Advent's high quality titles have won and been finalists for several Hugo Awards, such as The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy and Heinlein's Children. Watch this space for ebook and print editions of all of Advent's current titles!
Book Recommendation
THE SIGIL TRILOGY: The universe is dying from within... "Great stuff... Really enjoyed it." — SFWA Grandmaster Michael Moorcock
Announcing ReAnimus Press
If you're looking for great stuff to read from bestselling and award-winning authors—look no further! ReAnimus Press was founded by your very own Critter Captain. (And with a 12% Affiliate program.) [More]
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Critique.org Expands to All Genres
To celebrate Critters' 15th anniversary as the first writers' workshop on the web, www.Critique.org has expanded beyond science fiction and has opened up free workshops for every genre of writing (and every creative non-writing activity — music, photography, web design, etc.).
Critique.org is now a family of 16 workshops:
- Writing:
Science fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
Mainstream and Literary Fiction
Mystery, Thriller, and Action/Adventure
Romance
Adult Fiction
Westerns
Comics, Graphic novels, Manga, etc.
Script, Screenplay, and Stageplay Writing
Kids Books (all ages, for or by kids, ages 0-18)
Non-Fiction (any kind, any subject - books, blogs, press releases, scholarly articles, school papers, opinions, reviews, technical, business, history, health, family, politics, religion, humor, you name it)
Non-writing:
Video and Film
Music and Audio (performance, songwriting, etc.)
Photography
Art, Painting, Drawing, etc.
Apps and Software
Website Design
(And if it isn't on the list we can add it)
Everyone is welcome, no matter what skill level — our 10,000 members cover the range from newbie to seasoned pros. So come on in, as long as your goal is to improve and write or create at a professional level.
To that end, Critters has perfected a unique sort of "Critters process," which emphasizes in-depth and courteous critiques from a wide range of reviewers. This has proven very successful at helping creative folks improve their craft.
We'd love to help you too; and perhaps best of all, it's completely free.
For info or to join us, visit: http://Critique.org
[Critique.org is run by Dr. Andrew Burt, a science fiction writer and founder of the world's first Internet service provider. Contact: http://www.aburt.com ]
See also the Best Idea Contest press release.