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Rob Bignell, Science Fiction Author
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Rob Bignell is the author of several published science fiction novels and short stories. When not writing or reading SF, he's a book editor at inventingrealityediting.com.
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What would living on a colony world with Saturn-like rings be like?
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October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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“First, inevitably comes the idea, the fantasy, the fairy tale. Then, scientific calculation. Ultimately, fulfillment crowns the dream.” - Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
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October 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Writer's Guidelines - James Gunn’s Ad Astra
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October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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What science fiction short story or novel offers the best example of what life would be like on an O'Neill cylinder?
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October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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What will the first Moon colonies look like? Is there a SF story that you think perfectly captures the feel of those first colonies?
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October 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Writer's Guidelines - The Colored Lens
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October 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Utopia Science Fiction Magazine Writer's Guidelines
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October 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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What do the aliens in your science fiction stories look like?
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October 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Multiverse Theory Books For Beginners: Why People Love Physics-Based Sci-Fi
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October 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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East of the Web Writer's Guidelines
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October 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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How do you worldbuild for your science fiction stories?

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October 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Writer's Guidelines - Apex
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October 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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What will tomorrow's space colonies look like?
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October 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Writer's Guidelines - Analog Science Fiction and Fact
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October 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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What are your favorite noels or short stories in which black holes play a major role?
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September 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Did anyone else own this great special photo guidebook put out by Starlog magazine during its early days?
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August 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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At Xitter and Facebook, scammers claiming to offer “marketing services” to writers are rampant – and like vermin sneaking aboard a ship they're following us here. Let’s stop ‘em with this handy moderation list! #author
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August 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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When will a space station that is an actual city in space ever be built, and what will it look like?
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July 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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What is you favorite science fiction device that was predicted to be here by 2025 but isn't?
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July 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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For those familiar with my @inventingreality.bsky.social account, this page is indeed mine! I've decided to promote my science fiction books separately from my editing business, hence this page. If you like SF, I hope you'll enjoy this page!
May 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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What space probe (Voyager, Pioneer, Viking, etc.) most captured your imagination?
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May 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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What rocket launches do you remember watching on TV as a kid?
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May 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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What's your favorite alien world?
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May 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM