![]() ![]() When I lecture on science fiction now, I tend to use the useful shorthand by John Clute (author of the Encyclopaedia of Science Fiction), who calls it an “argued departure from reality,” while fantasy is more of an “unargued departure from reality.” ![]() I actually did just that in college, when I took Philosophy of Science Fiction.Įvery time the class thought they’d settled on an answer, the professor would ask a question that would topple our logic like Jenga blocks. You could debate the line between science fiction and fantasy for ages. Let’s blast off! What Is Science Fiction? We’ll take a look at definitions, investigate subgenres, give you an overview on how to consider approaching science fiction, some tips to make things easier, and even offer a few reading recommendations. In this guide to writing a compelling sci fi story, I’ll be helping you with everything you need to know about science fiction writing. ![]() You may even be an existing science fiction writer who’s hit a wall and needs some tips. Or you’re thinking about dipping your toes into the genre but you’re not sure where to start. Perhaps you’ve written other genres, but just had a lightning bolt of a story idea that is definitely more of a sci fi novel. Where do you start when it comes to writing a science fiction novel? ![]()
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