{"id":1576,"date":"2023-01-26T18:37:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T18:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/?p=1576"},"modified":"2024-03-31T19:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:17:35","slug":"tips-and-tricks-on-writing-a-science-fiction-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/tips-and-tricks-on-writing-a-science-fiction-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips And Tricks On Writing A Science Fiction Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In this guest post, Chris Graham, the author of Death & Taxxis<\/a>, will be sharing his secrets on writing a science fiction novel, and answering questions such as makes a good sci-fi story, what writers should avoid, how do you spice things up and keep the plot pacey, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n To read my full interview with Chris, click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For me, it’s all about the big secret. The thing looming over the entire story, like when you didn’t know harry was a wizard or Luke was a Jedi. That’s my favorite bit when the innocence is shattered and a new world is revealed. Gets me every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I was a kid, maybe 11 or 12 years old, I got my hands on my first comic book, and it blew my mind. I grew up a bit religious and conservative, so I had never seen anything like that up to that point. I probably started making up stories within hours. I got into tabletop roleplaying and creating my own games, leading to writing short stories and books. I have always wanted to be a fantasy science fiction author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid the dangerous pitfall of procrastination. Plans are necessary but not as important as doing the work. Science fiction can only be born when the words are on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many of my characters are based on people I know in real life. Not that they are carbon copies, but I use some of the traits I love about them projected into a fictional character. Then I add a story or environmentally required traits and quirks to flesh out a character. I enjoy people with bold personalities, and I hope that comes across in my characters. The little pieces of the people I love. Especially in the villains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even when writing something that uses magic, I base it on known physics. Understanding the system you are trying to enhance or defy with your writing is essential. It can act as a rope in a world where you can do and create whatever you like. Having that grounding set of rules is vital even when you are smashing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In love with literature?<\/strong> Try audio books<\/a> or writing classes<\/a> What makes for a good science fiction story?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How do you get started as a science fiction author, where do you begin? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What should a writer avoid when writing science fiction?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How do you build characters in a science fiction story?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How do you incorporate the “science” in the book?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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