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4 more tips for writing realistic sci-fi technology

colleenmccrackenMarch 19, 2023October 11, 2023

Many moons ago, I did a post on ways to make your sci-fi technology more realistic. My day job is

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An engineer’s guide to writing realistic sci-fi

colleenmccrackenApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022

Let me say one thing very loudly and very clearly right now: sci-fi does not have to be scientifically accurate

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Books every writer should have on their shelf

colleenmccrackenApril 17, 2022April 17, 2022

I have a problem, and my problem is reference books. I would say I collect them, but that’s not quite

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About Me

Hi, I'm Helen! I write fantasy and sci-fi under the pen name Colleen McCracken. I'm a bookworm and literary analysis junkie from the Pacific Northwest heading down the road toward publication, and sharing advice, analysis, and updates along the way. I hope to publish my debut fantasy novel, Hunter of Seals, in 2025.

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