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Speculative Fiction Guide: Creating SF

Introduction/Narrative

Introduction to Creating Speculative Fiction

There are so many ways creators can get into building speculative worlds whether they are writers, artists, game designer, filmmakers, or even musicians. This page is meant to provide anyone who has the inclination to create speculative fiction stories advice or resources to do so. 

Creating SF Resources

Resources for Creators

The Difference Between Good Worldbuilding and Great Worldbuilding

https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-difference-between-good-worldbuilding-and-great-wor-1658543247/amp?__twitter_impression=true

 

NK Jemisin on Creating New Worlds and Playing with Imagination

https://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/writers-perspective/off-the-page-author-interview-series/the-wd-interview-n-k-jemisin

 
For NK Jemisin World-building is a Lesson in Oppression
 

Sci-Fi for Social Change

http://stream.aljazeera.com/story/201512101712-0025112

 

Writing Begins with Forgiveness

http://sevenscribes.com/writing-begins-with-forgiveness-why-one-of-the-most-common-pieces-of-writing-advice-is-wrong/

 

Writing Authentic Fiction: How to Build a Believable Character

https://www.skillshare.com/site/join?teacherRef=7482933&utm_source=sabaa-tahir&utm_medium=teacher-referral-partner&utm_content=2019-04-30-sabaa-tahir&t=Storytelling-Essentials-Developing-Real-Characters&sku=1816239284

 

How to Be a Responsible Creator

https://podcast.shewrites.com/how-to-be-a-responsible-creator/

 

Decolonizing the Imagination

https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=decolonizing-imagination

 

11 Ways to Write a Character Driven Story that Still Feels Action Packed

https://io9.gizmodo.com/11-ways-to-write-a-character-focused-story-that-still-f-1753863350

 

Building a Sci-Fi Future that Matters: 5 Authors share their Worldbuilding Strategies

https://www.tor.com/2018/07/24/building-a-scifi-future-that-matters-five-authors-share-their-worldbuilding-strategies/

 

Putting Your Worst Foot Forward: Why you should play to Your Weaknesses as an Author

https://www.tor.com/2019/01/09/putting-your-worst-foot-forward-why-you-should-play-to-your-weaknesses-as-an-author/

 

The Status Quo Does Not Need Worldbuilding

https://www.tor.com/2013/11/05/the-status-quo-does-not-need-world-building/

 
Worldbuilding for Beginners
 
Never Say You Can't Survive: Writing Advice (Series of Essays)
 
Anime is For Black Girls Too