Tag Archive for: Robert J. Sawyer

Robert J. Sawyer giving N.R.M. Roshak her award

“As You Like It” Alien Style

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There is no doubt the influence of Shakespeare on the English language and literature and that now includes science fiction. Case in point is N.R.M. Roshak’s story “A Bitter Thing,” which takes its title from Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
Robert J. Sawyer speaking to writer winners

Eight Things New Writers Need to Know

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Here is the next in a series of articles addressing the barriers to achieving your writing goals as a new and aspiring writer from the science fiction bestselling author, Robert J. Sawyer.
Writer judges Hal Clement, Robert Silverberg, Frederik Pohl and Jerry Pournelle

Why Is Writers of the Future the Top of the Top Writing Contests

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If you are an aspiring author or know someone who is, then this article is for you. Find out for yourself why Writers of the Future is the top writing contest in the world and why you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by checking it out.
Writers of the Future Workshop 2017 - Day 5

Writers of the Future Workshop 2017 – Day 5

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The group is dragging a bit today. If you’ve read yesterday’s…
Image of a knight facing off with a dragon

Why Is It Not an Adventure Worth Telling If There Aren’t Any Dragons?

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Why is it not an adventure worth telling if there are no dragons? This is, of course, referring to the famous Sarah Ban Breathnach quote: "It simply isn't an adventure worth telling if there aren't any dragons."
Robert J. Sawyer giving a helping hand at the workshop to winners of the Writers of the Future Contest.

Writers of the Future Judge Robert J. Sawyer on “The Length of a Story to Submit to the Contest”

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Robert J. Sawyer, is one of eight writers in history—and…
Writers and Illustrators holding a copy of the book with their winning stories and illustrations outside Bang Printing in Valencia, California

WotF Workshop – Day 5

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Nothing compares to seeing a book come off the press. Watching the machines print, stack, and cut, is a fascinating process. What takes that feeling to the next level is knowing it's your book coming off that press. And that's what the writers and illustrators experienced today at Bang Printing Press.
Writers and Illustrators holding a copy of the book with their winning stories and illustrations outside Bang Printing in Valencia, California

History of Writers of the Future Judges

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I am not sure how well known the full list of our current and…