Month: December 2022
There are many science fiction conventions held around the world, so it would be difficult for me to list them all. But more than likely there is one near you at some point during the year. So I made you a list! If you don’t see one near you, feel free to come back and […]Continue Reading
30 Teleportation Writing Prompts For Your Next Sci-Fi Teleportation Story
Teleportation is probably the last of the science fiction technologies we’ll eventually figure out in real life. And I’m pretty sure we’ll hang up inventing after that. But it’s pretty fun to wrap ideas around it now. Below are 30 ideas that get more complex with each grouping of 10. These first ten writing prompts […]Continue Reading
16 Dystopian Writing Prompts
Below are 16 writing prompts for dystopian story ideas. Surprisingly, this is the first post I’ve done specifically for dystopian writing. Dystopian Government Control In a dystopian future United States, where the government controls every aspect of life, a group of rebels fight to overthrow the oppressive regime and bring freedom back to the people. […]Continue Reading
10 ways to overcome writer’s block in your science fiction writing
Overcoming writer’s block can be a challenge for even the most seasoned writers. One reason I started this site was to help any writer find inspiration and light a fire in their creative brain. Thankfully there are many ways to find inspiration for writing science fiction writers. Here are a few ideas to get you […]Continue Reading
50 Fantasy Writing Prompts
I’m not a big Fantasy guy in terms of reading. But I still enjoy thinking about the concepts. And right now I’m actually reading Stephen King’s Fairy Tale, which is pretty much a fantasy once you get into the meat of it. But anyhow, here are 50 fantasy writing prompts to help you on your […]Continue Reading
40 New Science Fiction Writing Prompts
These are 40 science fiction ideas that have to do with nuclear war, life in underground civilizations, life in underwater civilizations, zombies, eternal life, or ghost hunting. Pretty random combination, but I think this is a great list of prompts that you’re welcome to use to kick off your next writing project. A group of […]Continue Reading
32 Science Fiction Writing Tips for Creating Great Sci-fi Stories
Writing science fiction should be a fun, creative, and rewarding experience. Often we start writing and living within our own brains without stepping back to really examine if what we’re putting on paper is good sci-fi. Below are 32 science fiction writing tips that will help not only move your story forward but also keep […]Continue Reading
30 Potential Science Fiction Weapons For Your Next Sci-fi Story
Laser guns: energy weapons that use concentrated beams of light to cause damage. Plasma rifles: energy weapons that use superheated plasma to cause damage. Ion cannons: energy weapons that use ionized particles to disrupt and damage electronic systems. Plasma cannons: heavy energy weapons that use superheated plasma to cause devastating damage. Railguns: kinetic weapons that […]Continue Reading
186 Science Fiction Writing Tropes
Tropes can be near impossible to avoid in science fiction. If it's a term you're not familiar with, a trope is a recurring theme or concept that is commonly found in science fiction stories. These tropes are often used to help create a sense of familiarity for the reader or viewer, as well as to […]Continue Reading
75 New Science Fiction Writing Prompts to Help Jumpstart Your Writing
These are 75 new science fiction writing prompts to help you get started on your next story. These are mostly broad story topics that you should be able to expand on or put a spin on to make your own great stories. Would love to know what you think about this list of science fiction […]Continue Reading