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Writing science fiction is making the improbable (today, at least) seem possible. Read ideas from eight icons of the genre.
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If you're looking to improve your writing skills in the science fiction genre, this article shares 5 key story elements to help you.
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Explore our curated collection of ten thought-provoking dystopian writing prompts. Dive into worlds of forbidden history, environmental upheavals, virtual realities, and authoritarian societies. Ideal for writers seeking inspiration for their next dystopian tale.
These 43 sci-fi websites for writers provide research sources for science fiction, info on science fiction writing events, and more.
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Are you writing science fiction? In this post, we look at the 2 types of science fiction plots and discuss how to write them.
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Soft science fiction or soft sci fi is a genre that consists of scientific or futuristic elements, but does not delve deep into the technical details of the science. Soft sci fi puts more focus on psychology, society/culture, and politics and less on math, engineering, biology, etc.
Do you enjoy writing science-fiction or fantasy? Here’s an idea from author N.K. Jemisin on how to invent a new race of people.
Whether it’s easier to write science fiction (sci-fi) or fantasy depends on the individual writer’s preferences, interests, and familiarity with the genre. 1. Familiarity and Interest: If you have a…
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Science fiction (often shortened as SF or sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the impact of real or imaginary science on its characters. Take a look through the science fiction writing prompts to begin your story.
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Military science fiction is a sub-genre of sci-fi that focuses on combat experience, weapons, and the psychology of soldiers. Here's where to start.
Meriah Bradley, Guest Contributor I came to the depressing conclusion that science fiction writers needed to know everything. But a first draft, several short pieces, and much research later I discovered otherwise and learned some things I wish I’d known all along.
Toxicologist Megan Chaudhuri on 3-D organogenesis in science fiction and how to write it well.
If you're planning on a fantasy writing a series, here are 6 six things to to keep in mind as you're working on your story.
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Hard Science Fiction exists within the realm of scientific possibility. Hard SF is usually written by real-life scientists/engineers and often features...
I knew there were stories I wanted to tell, Octavia E. Butler writes succinctly. Science Fiction and Fantasy authors take note! You have a special As...
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You’ve done the hard work of building a world. Why move on after one book? Read on for tips on expanding your worldbuilding to support an entire series of books.
A guide to the key pillars of worldbuilding, the main ingredients in any world, common pitfalls, and tips on how to succeed in your writing.
Science Fiction Story Starters. Alien invasion, abduction, and first contact Apocalypses, worldwide disasters, and environmental collapse Changing ages, bodies, size, and species Cloning, genetic engineering, mutations, and evolution Faster than light space travel, wormholes, and warp drives
Read tips on writing science fiction from the essays and interviews of sci-fi authors such as Le Guin, Jemisin, Arthur C. Clarke and more.
Common myths about DNA in science fiction, and advice for authors on writing about mutations and natural selection.
Physicist Jim Gotaas shares advice on the mechanics of faster-than-light (FTL) travel in science fiction.
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If you want to write a post-apocalyptic fiction novel, the 5 tips in this article will help you.
