Writing Sci-Fi and Space Science with Hyrum Hawks

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There's definitely an art to writing Science Fiction, but what if sometimes that feels overwhelming to an author? Especially to a new author. Join me and Hyrum as we talk about his experience with science and space and how you can break into writing Science Fiction yourself.SHOW NOTES: Kerbal Space Program: https://xkcd.com/1356/Hyrum's Website: https://www.hyrumhawks.com/Excellent Hard Sci-fi Novels:Anything by Andy Weir (The Martian, Artemis, etc.)The Lost Fleet series by Jack CampbellSeveneves by Neal StephensonThe Expanse by S.A. CoreyHaven't read but are recommended:Kim Stanley Robinson, Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven

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There's definitely an art to writing Science Fiction, but what if sometimes that feels overwhelming to an author? Especially to a new author. Join me and Hyrum as we talk about his experience with science and space and how you can break into writing...

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