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World building is a major component of speculative fiction genres like fantasy and sci-fi and others, and it’s also a component in other stories within different genres. The idea of world

One of the biggest concepts in character development has to be the idea of internal conflict and the portrayal of internal conflict in a story. Internal conflict gives the main character

Fantasy is a broad term that covers one of the most diverse and beautiful genres in literature. It also contains many subgenres under it where writers explore many different worlds, magic

Writing a sequel is something that can be very exciting but equally very difficult for a writer. A sequel may not have been something that you planned for, but if you’re

If you’re a new and aspiring writer, then you may be wondering which genre you should start writing your first book from. There are so many genres and subgenres out there

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

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

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

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

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

Fantasy is a wide genre that encompasses many different sub genres that each have their own conventions, expectations, tropes and cliches, standards, and more. One of the most popular sub genres

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

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