Listbook alternative6/21/2023 Authors writing dystopias imagine a grim society, often in the aftermath of a disaster, facing things like oppressive governments, Black Mirror-esque technology, and environmental ruin. Some of the books in this genre reflect on “soft” sciences, such as sociology and anthropology, to predict the future of the human race - more on that next! DystopianĪ popular genre of science fiction, dystopian novels offer a bleak and frightening vision of the future. But your science fiction novel doesn’t need to be inspired by “hard” science like physics and astronomy. Lots of sci-fi is set in the distant future, which makes it a seedbed for stories about time travel and space exploration. Though science fiction and fantasy are often considered two sides of the same (speculative fiction) coin, sci-fi is distinguished by its preoccupation with real or real-feeling science. Pro tip for writing fantasy: To make your world feel real and functional, make sure it’s grounded in rules - an internal rationale, so to speak, encompassing everything from the workings of your society to your magic system. You can delve into fantasy’s many subgenres to get to know your Arcanepunk from your Flintlock, and find your book’s home! In low fantasy or magical realism, however, magic is subtly woven into an otherwise familiar, real-world setting. In high fantasy - one that’s set in an entirely fictional world - these magical elements are at the forefront of the plot, as in Trudi Canavan’s Black Magician trilogy. This book genre is characterized by elements of magic or the supernatural and is often inspired by mythology or folklore. “Writing fiction is the act of weaving a series of lies to arrive at a greater truth.” - Khaled Hosseini Fantasy There’s bound to be a genre that’s the perfect fit for your book - all you have to do is find it! Fiction genres It only takes a minute!įor an overview of all of the genres, that's what the rest of this post is for. Find out which genre your book belongs to.
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