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Discuss, learn, practice, promote, write and review Steampunk, Sci-fi & Fantasy with us.

Hello! And good day to you. You have arrived at the current home for all things Steampunk. I am your host Beck the Boilerlady, Beck Firing back up! Author Icon

Prepare your goggles, walking stick swords, hats, and coats. Ladies, get your parasol ready and your corset snugged down. Here you will find zeppelins, trains, clockwork, and gears, and other bits and pieces that make up the workings of Steampunk fiction.

Whether your interest lays in science fiction, fantasy, secret societies, hidden agendas, war, alternate history, mystery, or even a little bit of romance all of these blend well with Steampunk.

If you have a moment you may wish to view an introduction to all things Steampunk. evilegg has created wonderful guide: "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. . Also, Capt. J B Dryden III, RAI Author IconMail Icon has created a list (ever expanding) of works in the genre: "List of Steampunk LiteratureOpen in new Window..

You may wish to further peruse, Alexa Black Author Icon's work "~Airship~ ((pt.1))Open in new Window. [18+].

If you are a fan of Jules Verne or H. G. Wells, you are a fan of steampunk, as they are not only considered pioneers of science fiction in general, but their style is the pattern Steampunk follows: Victorian era science fiction. More accurately, it most often propels the audience into an adventure in an alternate history/alternate universe where steam power is the norm rather than internal combustion.

If you are viewing this page and you are not a member of "The Steampunk Authors' Guild Open in new Window. [E], and you have an interest, please consider joining us! You may do so by sending e-mail to Beck Firing back up! Author Icon. Please be sure to put MEMBERSHIP REQUEST in the subject line to get our prompt attention.

For your Steampunk Writing Pleasure:


We have several contest which we are revising and bringing forth once again. Make sure to check here often for those, and to get involved as they open! Such as the Firebox, which will be opening in January!

StAG Firebox - Closed for judging! Open in new Window. (13+)
Steampunk fiction competition
#1781446 by Beck Firing back up! Author IconMail Icon


If you have an idea for a story that you might like to share in the form of a writing prompt, of if you would like a little inspiration to write a story please stop by our esteemed activity:

 Boiler Room Story Generator Open in new Window. (13+)
Looking to write Steampunk? Stop here - take a prompt - leave a prompt
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Our group loves a good community activity, as such we have 2 campfire creatives running:

 
CAMPFIRE
Steampunk Character Open in new Window. (13+)
A steampunk character, created by members of STaG. All are welcome to join in the fun!
#2091434 by Beck Firing back up! Author IconMail Icon

 
CAMPFIRE
Steampunk World Open in new Window. (13+)
A Steampunk World, created by members of STaG. All are welcome to join!
#2091435 by Beck Firing back up! Author IconMail Icon


as well as a free-for-all writing activity here in this forum,
"The Write-by-Post Steampunk Story Thread"  Open in new Window.

For your Steampunk Reading and Reviewing Pleasure:


We have just opened our new reading room! Here you will find works from the Steampunk authors of the Guild. This activity is open for all to enjoy!

 Steampunk Reading Room Open in new Window. (E)
Providing a reading resource for those who wish to read and review Steampunk stories.
#1999903 by Beck Firing back up! Author IconMail Icon


STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT STEAMPUNK?


The article "SteampunkOpen in new Window. was created by BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author IconMail Icon . It is very informative, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the background and various conventions of Steampunk. The links below may also be found helpful:

*POCKETWATCH* http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/what-is-steampunk/
*POCKETWATCH* http://www.gdfalksen.com/Steampunk
*POCKETWATCH* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk


DONATIONS TO THE GROUP WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH GRATITUDE


*Tophat* Donations of 30,000 GPs or more will be awarded an appropriate Merit Badge of the Group Leader's choice.

*Tophat**Tophat* Donations of 50,000 GPs or more will be awarded the new Steampunk Merit Badge!

*Tophat**Tophat**Tophat* Donations of 75,000 GPs or more will receive the new Steampunk Merit Badge with the physical Merit Badge as well!



As a whole, "The Steampunk Authors' Guild Open in new Window. is maintained in such tip-top shape by a hard working leadership group: Beck Firing back up! Author Icon is always looking for other to join the leadership group! Email with interest

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