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Common Fantasy Fiction Tropes
Before I start, this is not a post telling you not to write these themes in your own fiction. This isn't one of those 'cliches to avoid'...
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Jen
- Nov 15
- 3 min
The Pros & Cons of Submitting Your Fiction to Markets
Rejection is tough in fiction writing, and it tends to happen way more than acceptance for most of us. Even so, many of us continue to...
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Jen
- Nov 9
- 3 min
That Old Chestnut: Write What You Know
Oh yeah, this piece of advice. I remember it well. Most writers do. But as a fresh young writer years ago, I don't think I fully...
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Jen
- Oct 4
- 3 min
The Human Monster: Writing Complex Villains
Multidimensional villains are key to creating memorable and compelling fiction. Antagonists that posses intricate motivations, detailed...
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Jen
- Sep 29
- 4 min
The Power of Silence: Mastering Minimalism in Horror Writing
Using silence, subtlety and suggestion in horror storytelling can be incredibly effective because it engages the reader's imagination,...
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Jen
- Sep 8
- 3 min
How Has Science-Fiction Been Right?
This is a follow-up post to my previous, How Has Science-Fiction Been Wrong? While not all speculative ideas have materialised, there are...
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Jen
- Sep 1
- 2 min
[Short Story] The Flesh Garden | YA Horror | 4,100 Words
I have a short YA horror story called The Flesh Garden out in The Chamber Magazine today! It’s free to read online. Title: The Flesh...
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Jen
- Aug 29
- 4 min
How Has Science-Fiction Been Wrong?
Despite its imaginative and visionary nature, science-fiction has often been proven wrong in its predictions of future technology and our...
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Jen
- Aug 19
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] The Archivist | Fantasy, 108 words
Title: The Archivist Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 108 words. Notes: You can find more of my published fiction, as well as free fiction,...
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Jen
- Aug 2
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] Reflections | Horror | 252 words
Title: Reflections Genre: Horror Word Count: 252 words. Credits: Many thanks to Yvonne for eyeballing this Notes: You can find more of my...
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Jen
- Jul 25
- 1 min
I Now Have A Substack: Join Me There!
I've just set up a substack here: Jennifer Oliver | Speculative Fiction Writing & Articles. Right now I'm updating with some older...
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Jen
- Jul 19
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] The Midnight Circus | Horror | 213 words
Title: The Midnight Circus Genre: Horror Word Count: 213 words. Credits: Many thanks to Yvonne for eyeballing this Notes: You can find...
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Jen
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Comfort Zones & Writing in a New Genre
Most of us tend to stay in our comfort zones because we find them predictable and relatively stress-free, plus they give us a sense of...
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Jen
- Jul 5
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] Echoes | Horror | 133 words
Title: Echoes Genre: Horror Word Count: 133 words. Credits: Many thanks to Yvonne for eyeballing this Notes: You can find more of my...
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Jen
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Horror Fiction as a Metaphor for Real Issues
I recently wrote a story about a vampire - only, the story wasn't really about a vampire at all. Using horror as a metaphor for real...
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Jen
- Jun 27
- 3 min
The Online Writing Workshop (OWW): A Haven for Speculative Writers
If you're a f/sf/h writer and you're struggling to find places to get critiques on your work, I'd highly recommend The Online Writing...
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Jen
- Jun 23
- 4 min
Writing as Therapy
Creative writing is more than just a means of artistic expression; it can also be a powerful form of therapy. Through the act of writing,...
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Jen
- Jun 22
- 2 min
[Flash Fiction] Strays | Speculative | 252 words
I'm going to start posting flash fiction again, just little almost-drabbles that I tend to write to warm-up my brain before diving into...
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Jen
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Online Magazines for Creative Young Adults
Markets change so quickly in this industry. I can step away from writing for a couple of months and two new magazines will launch while...
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Jen
- Jun 16
- 6 min
Writing Horror: Cliches to Avoid (Maybe. Probably)
Cliches have been an ongoing debate in most fiction genres throughout time, but as somebody who reads, watches and thinks about horror a...
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