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One of the most quintessential pieces of any sci-fi story has always been this concept of life existing on another planet, or alien life. Aliens are a very integral part of the world building process when it comes to a sci-fi story that includes them. Beyond that, there are many mistakes that some writers make […]

Paranormal romance is a subgenre of romance that combines supernatural elements with the central structure of the story being a romance. Stories that fall under paranormal romances tend to include things like werewolves, ghosts, vampires, and other beings with supernatural powers or abilities. The plot typically interacts and revolves around a human character interacting with

Speculative fiction has always explored the realms of the unknown and the potential, taking a look at societies that may or may not ever exist. The ultimate idea of speculative fiction is to wonder and to imagine. Of course, there are many different genres that are covered under the speculative fiction term, but today we’ll

Steampunk is a unique and interesting subgenre of sci-fi and fantasy and has been around for quite a long time. The idea of steampunk is often associated with its aesthetic that takes from the 19th Century and Victorian Era alongside steam and clockwork mechanisms to create its iconic look. However, steampunk transcends cool cosplays and

A space opera is a subgenre of sci-fi that focuses on large-scale space exploration with epic conflicts, heroic characters, and grand settings. There are many stories today that fit into the space opera term and it includes quite a lot of elements, deep narratives and more. Space operas also love to focus on things often

Military science fiction, often shortened to military sci-fi, is a subgenre within science fiction that focuses on things like warfare, armed conflict, and the impact of technological advancements on war. A lot of military sci-fi is based around the traditional ways war stories are told, but military sci-fi combines those elements with things like advanced

Friends to lovers as a trope has been done time and time again in the world of romance and it’s quite a popular one in contemporary romances. It builds off of a previously established connection but it makes the connection deeper, transitioning from a simple connection to a deep and heartfelt romance. The trope is

The backstory of a character essentially outlines who the character was before the story has even begun. The idea of a backstory is important to character development and character complexity, as well as serving as a stepping stone for the character’s arc. The backstory is more than just the origins of a character and serves

As a writer, one of the most useful tools in my tech collection is definitely my tablet. A portable device that’s lighter than a laptop but still has the functionality that I need and is comparable to a standard laptop when paired with some accessories is absolutely fantastic. I’ve found my table to be super