Opus No. Title Date Setting Publication typesort ascending I.U.C. Notes
122 On The Marching Morons January, 1981 N/A Non-Fiction Collaboration, co-written with Isaac Asimov
130 Theory and Practice of Instant Learning, The October, 1981 N/A Non-Fiction essay
How I Stole the Belt Civilization January, 1982 N/A Non-Fiction A brief memoir about Randall Garrett and his writing, and how it influenced Known Space.
162 Equipment, Method and the Rest March, 1984 N/A Non-Fiction Article about the equipment and methods Niven uses for writing.
Afterword December, 1984 Magic Universe Non-Fiction Like the title says: thoughts on the creation and growth of the "Warlock" mythos
Notes for Contributors to The Magic May Return December, 1984 Magic Universe Non-Fiction Like the title say
143 Niven's Laws December, 1984 N/A Non-Fiction Read It Here! A collection of tips for getting on in life, based on Niven's observations of the world around him. Every so often, Niven updates the list. Read the most recent revision here: Niven's Laws, 2002
144 Convention Stories December, 1984 The Ghetto Non-Fiction Like the title says
149 Why Men Fight Wars and What You Can Do About It December, 1984 Non-Fiction essay on modern warfare
150 Collaborations December, 1984 The Ghetto Non-Fiction essay on collaboration
Five Years to Infinity December, 1984 N/A Non-Fiction essay on possible futures
Second Thoughts June, 1985 N/A Non-Fiction Follow-up notes by various participants in the Medea: Harlan's World world-building seminar. Other contributors include Poul Anderson, Hal Clement, Thomas M. Disch & Frederik Pohl
Biology, Ecology, Xenology June, 1985 N/A Non-Fiction Part of the writers' guide for the Medea: Harlan's World world-building seminar.
157 Tell Me A Story January, 1986 N/A Non-Fiction Advice for writers
Memoir September, 1986 Non-Fiction Niven describes his relationship with the editor of If, Frederik Pohl, and the writing of the award-winning Neutron Star
173 Alien in our Minds, The January, 1987 N/A Non-Fiction ssay on communication
Bulletin Symposium: What Should Science Fiction Be? January, 1987 N/A Non-Fiction
Bulletin Symposium: The Worst Mistake You Ever Made January, 1989 N/A Non-Fiction Article about why Niven considers "The Ethics of Madness" a failed story.
Ringworld Retrospective April, 1989 N/A Non-Fiction Like the title says. A look back at the impact of Ringworld.
Blind Alleys April, 1990 N/A Non-Fiction Article about "a handful of mistakes" that writers have made, which "stupid people would never think of."

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