Now this was a resource I just had to share! I may, in the future, repost particular articles that are relevant to something I’m immediately writing, but there’s just too much stuff to post the whole series at once!
Science in Sci-Fi, Fact in Fantasy is a blog series for authors and fans of speculative fiction. Just as science fiction often has roots in hard sciences — physics, astronomy, genetic engineering, microbiology — fantasy world-building relies on everything from economics to military strategy to animal husbandry.
Each week, we discuss elements of sci-fi or fantasy with an expert in a relevant topic area. We debunk the myths, correct the misconceptions, and offer advice on getting the details right.
Read full article at Dan Koboldt.