Science Fiction Writing Articles
Science
Fiction Subgenres
by Lee Masterson
In recent times the term 'Science Fiction', when regarded
as part of an individual genre, generally brings to mind
tales of space ships and goo-dripping aliens - but in
truth the genre as a whole encompasses so much more
Determining
Genre
by Vicki Hinze
Here's the dilemma: Your novel crosses the boundaries of
two genres. Who decides in which genre your book should
fit?
Science
Fiction Future Histories - Criteria for Success
by Robert Gibson
Within the field of science fiction, a special source of
addictive fascination can be found in the sub-genre
"Future History", a series of interconnected
stories set in a common background that develops over
time.
Creating Characters For Your Sci-Fi
World
Creating
Believable Aliens
by
Tina Morgan
No longer can a science fiction writer create a
goo-dripping alien just because a story line requires an
adversary from another planet to drop in on our
unsuspecting world. It takes more than an actor in a
rubber mask for them to suspend their disbelief and enjoy
a story or novel.
Creating
New Alien Species
by Lee Masterson
Creating a
whole new alien species for your science fiction story
can be as simple as asking the right questions about
environment
Aliens and
Faeries: Non-Human Characters Acting Badly
by Lee Masterson
A quick guide on making your non-human characters more
than just humans in bad masks.
Creating Your Science Fiction World
World
Building 101
by Lee Masterson
We are all masters of our fictional worlds, but how do
you create a believable world for your characters to live
in?
World
Building for Science Fiction and Fantasy
by Tina Morgan
Creating a fictional world can be enormous fun - but it
can also be harder than you think!
Ethics of
World Building
by Tina Morgan
When creating a fictional world, it is sometimes easy to
take a few liberties with reality. Here are some things
you should consider.
A Way With Worlds
by Steven Savage
World Creation Column, spanning 52 articles on creating
and maintaining a believable fictional world.
Building Blueheart
by Alison SInclair
Excellent essay about creating a realistic, functional
water world, complete with eco-systems, life forms,
physiology, adaptability and more.
Research Links and Lists
Forms of
Government
by Lee Masterson
Many fantasy writers spend plenty of time creating unique
and highly detailed worlds for each story - but how many
writers take the time to create a suitable form of
government to rule their fictional worlds?
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