When you think of science fiction, what comes to mind? What about fantasy? You might immediately think of the tropes and typical characteristics of both, including dragons and wizards, or androids and rocket ships. But what if you could create a world that had all these things combined? That’s where science fantasy, or sci-fi fantasy, … Continue reading What Is Sci-fi Fantasy: A Definition
Welcome back to another Sci-fi Month post! What exactly is hard science fiction, and how does it work? Also, what are its characteristics? If you're interested in writing it, you need to know how to include real science in your story. Because of this, this goes beyond making things up to put them into your … Continue reading Hard Science Fiction: A Definition
Have you ever wanted to write urban fantasy but didn't know where to start? There are a lot of characteristics that make urban fantasy unique from other fantasy subgenres, but knowing what works and what doesn't is vital before you start writing. Check out the full article below! What Is Urban Fantasy? The defining characteristics … Continue reading What Is Urban Fantasy? A Definition
When I talked about fantasy subgenres a few articles ago, I mentioned dark fantasy as a subgenre. But what exactly is dark fantasy? Where did it come from and what is its purpose? Dark fantasy often includes "darker" elements in the story, including horror. Often horror and fantasy combine to make dark fantasy, or just … Continue reading What Is Dark Fantasy? A Definition
