Online support system for new sci-fi writers

June 22, 2016 8:20 AM

I'm starting to write short science fiction. Where should I look (online) for support, guidance and, eventually, publishing?

I'm in Chile, so I don't have access to any local writers groups or workshops about English language sci-fi, which is what I'm writing.
I'd love to be able to post some stories and have them torn to pieces by internet strangers.
Where should I go for online community, critique, advice, encouragement and/or discouragement?

posted by signal to Writing & Language (3 answers total)

I have a blog post with online writing classes and other alternatives (after the in-person workshop suggestions). There's some overlap with Sokka shot first's suggestion above, but there are also some additional links.
posted by wintersweet at 9:50 AM on June 22, 2016 [1 favorite]

Joining some Facebook groups for sci-fi writers might be a good way to network with other writers and learn about new opportunities.
posted by helloimjennsco at 10:52 AM on June 22, 2016

Depending on the size of your city, you might be able to start your own in-person critique group. If that sounds like a possibility, I can share some info about how the in-person SF group I'm involved with runs things.
posted by showbiz_liz at 11:57 AM on June 22, 2016