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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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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So, you have a quick five minutes to spare and through the miracle of Google (or Bing – but who uses that anyway) you have found your way here. Woo! Now let’s get to work spending those free five minutes with one of our short and sweet (or possibly not so sweet) situational writing prompts.
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The past few months we’ve covered various different ways to write things in books, be it a fight scene, writing character thoughts, or even writing time skips so that they flow naturally. Continuing this article tradition, we have another brief blog on how to write a text message in a book. Texting dialogue can –
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How To Write A Fight Scene Learning how to write a fight scene in your fictional work – be it a script or prose – is an important tool to have in your arsenal as a writer. There’s been too many times I’ve been getting into a book or a story only for a poorly
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How To Write A Thought In A Story How to write a person’s thoughts in a story can be a pain point for new writers looking to try their hand at fiction. Be it a flash fiction under 1,000 words or something longer like a short story, novella, or full-length novel, there may be a
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