How To Write A Science Fiction Novel: Create A Captivating Science Fiction Novel With Confidence

By Hackney and Jones

Unleash your inner sci-fi author and craft a captivating novel with ease...

Imagine writing an enthralling story set in a futuristic world, featuring advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and intergalactic travel. A story that not only captivates readers but also brings you joy during the creative process.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Hackney and Jones
• Release date: Mar 4, 2023
• ISBN: 9781915216809

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Part I

The Genre Bundle

The Genre Bundle – Science Fiction

The Genre Bundle is our secret weapon in the fight against the dreaded writer's block. Whether you are a die-hard plotter or a free-as-a-bird pantser, this has something for both. It will help you to plan a solid summary of your novel and give you the creative freedom to add elements as you see fit.

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In this section, we will cover all the elements you will need to consider to plan a solid summary of your novel. We have compiled The Genre Bundle by looking at the top 50 books in the science fiction genre. Throughout this guide, we've used Amazon’s top 50 bestselling science fiction books as the basis of our research.

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We have taken a deep dive into the elements that make them bestselling.

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This includes:

The Words Most Frequently Used In Bestselling Book Descriptions

Character Names And Roles

Events

Locations

Titles And Subtitles

Do's And Don't's Of The Genre

Science Fiction Tropes And Stereotypes

Power Words

More Plot Twists To Add To Your Ending

Characters Part 2 - Develop Them Further

Internal And External Goals

At the end of this section, you will put all your thoughts together into one amazing novel summary.

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Before we expand on the sections above, we need to establish a definition of what science fiction is.

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Science fiction is a genre of storytelling that involves imaginary scientific or technological advances, and major social or environmental changes.

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Science fiction frequently portrays space or time travel and life on other planets.

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Let's talk for a moment about writing-to-market. Some die-hard pantsers claim writing-to-market takes all the creativity out of writing.

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This is not true.

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Writing-to-market is nothing to do with the actual quality of the book. It involves looking at what type of book is selling and the themes it involves. Then you write a book in this vein, but with your own take on it. This way you are giving your readers what they