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Feb 26, 2022

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On Writing Fiction

Essays & articles about the art of writing, from a mythologist & science fiction author.

Sapha Burnell

When Inspiration Comes from Ancient Things

I love reading the works of early literature & bygone cultures for motivation. While the ethics of the past require a discerning lens, I…

Oct 30, 2021

Oct 30, 2021

Sapha Burnell

My Best Writing Advice: Part 2 of 3

“How do I give my readers emotions without breaking ‘Show don’t Tell’?”

Feb 16, 2022

Feb 16, 2022

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The Problem of Context: Historical Context in Anti-Vogue

As a mythologist, I think one thing to remember is not putting our lens on modifying historical actions. Yes. We’re writing now, but…

Nov 30, 2021

The Problem of Context: Historical Context in Anti-Vogue

Nov 30, 2021

Sapha Burnell

Cosmos in Quest-Ions: World Building Cosmogony & the Human Why

When we throw down in the arena of world building, how are we considering cosmogony? The creation myth of our worlds? How does cosmogony…

Aug 31, 2021

Grey clay tablet fragment with cuneiform.

Aug 31, 2021

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A cyberpunk author, poet and editor, Sapha bathes in hard sci-fi, ancient female creators and coffee. Futurism: Only ethical androids need apply.
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