Believe it or not, but Prada is having a short story competition! I read about it a week ago but forgot to mention it. The prompt, and description, is as follows: “What are the realities that our eyes give back to us? And how are these realities filtered through lenses?” By using the metaphor of … Continue reading Prada Creative Writing Competition
Author: fhhakansson
Follow the up-and-coming science fiction author from Sweden as he shares his creative visions, his every day life, and journey to authorship.
My short story won!
Yes, I am speaking of LitReactor's annual writing challenge. 'Our Masters' was voted one of the winners! This feels amazing, especially considering there were over 150 entries. Thanks for all your support! If you haven't read it yet, you should do so while its up: http://litreactor.com/events/teleport-us/our-masters NOTE: You need to log in using a Facebook account … Continue reading My short story won!
The (almost) Ultimate Writing Resource
Here's another top Reddit link from the "Writing" subreddit. It is a collection of top-posts, articles, and other information regarding writing. Here's everything from Creative Boosts, Worldbuilding, setting, how to "show not tell," grammar, sentence construction, pacing, character specific advice, and much more! Sounds too good to be true? Well, it is. Most links do, … Continue reading The (almost) Ultimate Writing Resource
Enhance your creativity with noise!
Today's post is also about Writer's Block and how to break it. For some music might be the key (it is for me. I have such a hard time initiating my day of writing if I don't have music in the background). For some it's the presence of others and the chaotic turmoil of life. … Continue reading Enhance your creativity with noise!
Writer’s block? This can help!
I tend to browse Reddit's writing subreddit quite a lot. Authors, both professional and unpublished, as well as agents and editors, hang out there and provide useful information regarding anything from general writing advice, insider advice, to detailed feedback on works-in-progress. A few days ago a website called "Oblique Cards" reached reached /r/writing's front page. … Continue reading Writer’s block? This can help!
Two places to send Sci-Fi stories!
Litreactor's "Teleport Us" event is now over. I don't know how many points I received or how far I made it one the top-list, but I'll tell you once I know! One of the participants, Liam Hogan, suggested two places to send eventual stories after the event. Since all the participants are still waiting for … Continue reading Two places to send Sci-Fi stories!
The Next Big Thing Blog Hop
I have been tagged in "The Next Big Thing Blog Hop" by Pete Denton. His original post can be found here! He too, like I, is an author worth checking out! The Next Big Thing Blog Hop started on She Writes a while back and has spread quite rapidly. So - What does this mean? Well … Continue reading The Next Big Thing Blog Hop
“Our Masters” is up on LitReactor!
My short story, Our Masters, is up for the "Teleport Us" Sci-Fi writing event over at LitReactor. You can find my story here! (http://litreactor.com/events/teleport-us/our-masters) I would be incredibly happy if you read, rated, and commented on it (truthfully! If it is bad, please be honest and say so, and offer advice on improvement). You need to be a member … Continue reading “Our Masters” is up on LitReactor!
A month passed
I can't believe a month passed by just like that! What have I been doing - you might ask yourself? Well, lots. Mainly whipping Project 1 into shape, printing it, sending it to people (both in physical and electronic form), looking for novels similar to Project 1 that I can use for my query, written poetry … Continue reading A month passed
Ruptured
Ruptured Pilgrim through the ruins of a dream. Ashen rain falls. In reflections of past voices We are reborn. - F H Hakansson
F. H. Hakansson 