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We’re sharing our favorite writing books, websites, and resources. They’ve made us better writers and we believe they can help you too. Where are you in your writing journey? What do you need help with? Continue reading Top Writing Resources
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This November on the Conquer Books blog, we’re focusing on the art of writing. Twitter is one of those things that can strengthen your writing career, connect you to an agent, and build a following. Alternatively, you can spend a … Continue reading Best Writing Tweets of 2019
Wisconsin writers, 2020 is your year to shine. Get started with this calendar of writing contests, retreats, conferences, and conventions in Wisconsin. If you have an event you’d like us to list, please Contact us or comment below. January-March RETREAT: The Weekend … Continue reading WI Writing Events in 2020
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We are so excited to announce we’re hosting a brand new science fiction and fantasy convention in Appleton. Conquer Con will be hosted at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center on Saturday, September 19, 2020. There will be games There will … Continue reading Conquer Con 2020 – Appleton’s SFF Con
Gideon Nav has spent her entire life trying to escape the Ninth House, only to be foiled time and time again by Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and powerful necromancer. A swordswoman herself, Gideon is a formidable … Continue reading Gideon the Ninth // Review
The illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released October 8, 2019, and I was at my local bookstore with bells on the morning they became available. The illustrations by Jim Kay are beautiful, but because … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Get the Illustrated Harry Potters (and 3 Not to)
Halloween is here, you need a costume, and you’re looking for unique and easy. Character costumes are the way to go. Dressing up like your favorite character is the perfect way to meet others at Halloween parties who share your … Continue reading Easy Book Character Halloween Costumes
Science fiction abounds with tropes, but they can be hard to spot within the constantly changing technology and alien landscapes. Here’s six of our favorites and six that just don’t work any more. Aliens, space travel, futuristic technology…we’ve got it … Continue reading Sci-fi tropes we love and hate
There are fantasy tropes we love…and hate. Tropes can make or break a book and here are some of the ones that have stuck with us for better or worse, with plenty of book examples. Let us know what trope … Continue reading Our Favorite & Least Fave Fantasy Tropes
You’re at the newest science fiction movie watching the screen, thinking Where are all the women? It’s not uncommon. It’s also not uncommon when one finally wanders on screen to wonder Is she going to talk or just stand there? The … Continue reading The Bechdel Test: Do SFF Movies Pass?
