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Wendy Van Camp, Speculative Fiction Writer and Poet

Jul 3, 2024
Speculative fiction writer and poet, Wendy Van Camp, discusses astropoetry, SFWA, and intertwining poetry with science fiction. She shares insights on using Scrivener for long writing projects and exploring the Regency era. Learn how Scrivener software can aid in effective organization and management for writers.
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  • Speculative poetry can be inspired by science fiction themes and NASA's discoveries, leading to unique forms like sci-fi coup.
  • Using Scrivener, authors can effectively organize their writing process with color-coding for scene evaluation and structured scheme for poetry anthology curation.

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Speculative Poetry and Sci-fi Coup

Speculative poetry encompasses various genres, including science fiction themes like astropoetry, influenced by NASA's scientific discoveries and space exploration. Wendy Van Camp, a speculative poet, delves into sci-fi coup, a specialized form derived from haiku but focusing on science fiction and astronomy themes. With syllables structured as 575 and emphasis on cutting words and poem development, sci-fi coup adds depth to science fiction-inspired poetry.

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