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Tips and Tricks

11 Years Ago


Anyone have any tips and tricks for writing in this genre? Seems like there is a bunch of mistakes that you can run into when dealing with "tech that never was."
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Re: Tips and Tricks

11 Years Ago


Hi, Brian.  The fact that none of the events in this genre ever happened seems to leave the door open for whatever you feel like bringing in.  My recommendation would be to read a small how-to book (my "bible" is Writing Steampunk by Beth Daniels), then jump in and have a good time!  Just be consistent; whether you favor vampires, mad scientists, or the clash of European empires, establish your parameters from the beginning and stay within them, and you'll be fine.  If you follow that rule, and the other rule, which is to write what is entertaining to you, you'll have the time of your life, and maybe garner a following.  Quality writing never gets old!