Because we’re writers, and this is a blog about writing steampunk, a lot of posts focus on, well, writing.
Here’s some of our favorites:
Guide to Steampunk Gadgets and Technology
G. D. Falksen talks to us about Worldbuilding
Because we’re writers, and this is a blog about writing steampunk, a lot of posts focus on, well, writing.
Here’s some of our favorites:
Guide to Steampunk Gadgets and Technology
G. D. Falksen talks to us about Worldbuilding
I’m currently writing a novel, which initially started out as steampunk, but which has turned more into steamfantasy, or even aetherpunk.
I do find it odd that people are starting to try to define, codify what ‘steampunk’ is, rather than just letting people crack on and have fun, which is what SP is all about for me to be honest!
Cracking website by the way. love the resources on here!
I don’t feel I’m much of a writer at all but I’ve always dreamed of being one. Any suggestions on how to learn the basics w/o paying for college classes?
There are plenty of inexpensive ($20-30), good online classes– try Savvy Authors or classes offered through various local chapters of the Romance Writers of America (not all the classes are romance-y).
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Awesome, just starting to write a steampunk novel for the first time after juuuust getting into the scene. Thanks for the resources!
Thank you for the resources! Since I am definitely into the gadgets and technology, I’m really enjoying having a reason to do the background research on the stuff – then putting the ideas together. I enjoy your posts.
Absolutely… do one of the cheaper courses. I did and my steampunk novella Winter of the Passion Flower has just been published!
Suzanne…those resources are awesome..I am halfway through my sequel writing and I will be referring to them!
Thanks for all the links. My first steampunk story is out next year and your site has a lot of wonderful information on it.
I am a bit confused. If a steampunk novel does not have a lot of dystopian themes in it is it steampunk? I am writing a steampunk western and because it is based on a real event my story takes place in 1893 which is not a very dystopian time for the American west. Is steampunk more than just dystopia?
I believe that Steampunk can be more than dystopian. Its got a lot to do with industrious evolution and the dramatics of life and law and society. To say simply, no it is not just dystopia. I am also working on a steampunk western. Good luck to you and carry your story off to great places!!! Ciao!
I want to thank you for this! I’m currently doing research on steampunk because I want to write a steampunk novel. I have written novels and short stories in other genres (sci-fi, fantasy, and a few others), but I’ve always wanted to try steampunk. So, I’ve been reading novels in the genre as well as doing online research, and I seemed to have hit a dead end, until I found this blog! So, again, thank you very much for having this much information on steampunk available.
I am a published writer of children’s fiction, but I have always loved the Steampunk genre and want to write my first novel. I am torn between two story ideas, and would like to throw them out there for opinions. Is there a group, or chat room open to me?
yes, there is a writing steampunk A-Z yahoo group! Join us.
Lots of good information here, even though I have to do a translation and pick at them for my own writing since I don’t write steampunk anymore. Maybe int he future, though unlikely.
I especially liked the worldbuilding and atmosphere ones.
Oh my gosh, thank you so much! I’m interested in possibly getting into the genre and all of these links help a ton. 🙂
I have always been curious about what steampunk is. And I only became more interested in this topic after stumbling across a site for steampunk attire.
I fell in love. And needed to find out more.
Your site has been very informative which has lead me to find out more about this especially writing again.
I look forward to what else you post.
Fabulously wonderful
Awesome stuff. I only was able to skim a little, but I’m bookmarking this for future (as in tomorrow) research. Heck yes.
Im loving all the information. Im planning on an adult steampunk tale, researching the clothes and the type of lighting as well as the type of things they would have had in terms of protection if they had any at all.
Hi,
We’re Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth Students producing a short 15-20minute sci-fi costume drama with influences of Steampunk and Cyberpunk.
Please check out…
Our Website: http://revelationsthefilm.co.nr/
Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Film.Revelations
Our Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/FilmRevelations
Our Google+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/107239121834493293819
Let us know what you think. Any feedback (good or bad) and suggestions will be more than welcome. We really want to make Revelations the best film it can be.
We are also hoping to raise money to make the film. Check out our Indiegogo Campaign:
http://igg.me/at/Revelations-The-Film/x/3338486
We could do with your help in terms of funding (you will be receiving some very interesting memorabilia from our film in return for your investment). You could also help us by posting the link to our Indiegogo campaign on your social media profiles and sharing it with your friends and circles. The more people know about our film, the better the chances of our Steampunk film getting made.
And finally, if you belong to a Steampunk community within the UK, we invite you to visit our film set and be a part of our film as extras (Please note: You will need to come dressed in your Steampunk costume, going with the theme of our film and all). We will also be organising a fan day during these dates and book a band for the gig. More details to follow once we have our filming schedule, locations and band confirmed.
Thank you very much, and we really look forward to all the support and responses we can get from you.
Cheers for the link list, there’s some really useful materials for our writing group. We write Steampunk stories collaboratively and we need any help we can get!