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constellary talesConstellary Tales is a speculative fiction (SF — science fiction and fantasy) magazine and podcast. The podcast examines SF storytelling on the page and screen and addresses (not too seriously) how SF intersects culture and society. Selected episodes feature interviews with writers and others in the SF world as well as narrated stories from Constellary Tales magazine.

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Constellary Tales #1: “Harrison Bergeron,” Writing Advice Quiz

September 6, 2018 by Brian Hirt Leave a Comment

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CT LogoA new podcast for the Partially Examined Life podcast network! Featuring SF authors and editors Brian Hirt (Mark's best friend from all the way back to junior high) and Ken Gerber (Brian's brother, who also drew the PEL logo).

Contents

(00:00) Submit your stories to Constellary Tales SF Magazine
(02:30) Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" turns up in unusual places, plus two film adaptations
(34:40) Brian quizzes Ken on writing advice from famous authors
(42:05) Spoiler-free recommendations: Castle Rock, What Mad Universe

Links - Writing Guidance

  • Octavia Butler – Remembering Octavia Butler, 1947–2006
  • David Gerrold – Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy is his seminal work on writing guidance (and better than the item we mention: a quote—possibly not verbatim)
  • Stephen King – On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
  • Ursula K. Le Guin – Writing a Novel: 8 Writing Tips from Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Mark Twain – Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses
  • Kurt Vonnegut - Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Tips on How to Write a Great Story
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