The World Set Free by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel that is as ambitious in its vision as it was a reflection of Wells’ anxiety around human nature. For a text written over 100 years ago, it does a fantastic – almost prophetic – job of predicting atomic warfare. But, on a deeper […]
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For the avid sci fi writers out there, it can sometimes be difficult to come up with a cool planet name for your story, narrative, or fictional universe. And you’re not alone! There are plenty of random planet name generators out there online, but I feel that they are derivative and uninspired. Today I’ve put
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As a writer of science fiction and fantasy myself, I’ve always been fascinated with the prospect of creating an underwater world! But every good underwater city needs a name to suit it, which is why I’ve put my creative cap on and come up with underwater names for cities you can use (or use as
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Science fiction themes are, without a doubt, some of the most expansive and outlandish material that can be found within any literary genre. In our Sci Fi Themes article series we aim to break down some of the most convincing and intellectually stimulating science fiction motifs into a short, readable manual. Today’s article we are
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A Narrative That Opens The Mind When it comes to Robert SIlverberg, it is a name that I’ve heard crop up when people talk about progressive science fiction books with unique ideas. However, until I found To Open The Sky in my local Oxfam charity shop, I hadn’t picked up one of his books until
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Writing fantasy is thrilling and intimidating. As a seasoned author or a newcomer to the craft, crafting a believable fantasy world is no easy feat. The central element of any fantastic story is worldbuilding—it’s how believable the world is, how it operates, and how engaged it makes the reader. But worldbuilding from a blank slate
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When it comes to characterisation and successfully crafting compelling characters, culture is often woefully overlooked in modern narratives. Character and culture are two distinct but interwoven traits of a story that rely on one another to produce a cohesive and engaging story. All the best storytellers understand that without culture, you don’t have characters, and
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Ever since humanity looked to the stars and understood what they were, we’ve forever been wondering if we’re alone in the cosmos. Perhaps, one day, we’ll find out. But until that point science fiction writers love to run with the concept of alien civilisations making contact with humanity. As the knowledge base of scientists expands,
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I am the voice of star struck poets, The call of the enchanted singer, The vision of the inspired filmmaker, And the rhythm of bards alike. What be I, I hear you ask? I am everything and nothing, The fate of a million dreams failed, The destiny of a million more realized. I am the wind to the sails of time, The current to
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It is the tree rustling in the shrill wind,The amber leaf that falls from the tree,The loose rock from the rigid cliff face,The rogue cloud in a clear sky.It is the smouldering ash,To the raging flames.The mighty sword,To the broken shield.What I am is your perfect chaos.The chaos you refuse to face. The poem, Unspoken
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