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Sci-Fi

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How to Design a Sci-Fi Spaceship: A Complete Guide for Authors

Spaceships are a cornerstone of the sci-fi genre, and they're incredibly fun to create and write. In this article, we do a deep dive into everything you need to consider when writing your spaceships.

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68 Sci-Fi Tropes You’re Gonna Want to Know About

Sci-fi tropes are key to writing science fiction that resonates with fans of the genre. Here are 68 tropes worth knowing, plus a few tips for making them feel brand new.

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How is Science Fiction Different From Fantasy?

What's the defining line between sci-fi and fantasy? There's actually a lot more to it than magic versus technology.

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40 Sci-Fi Writing Prompts to Supercharge Your Imagination

Struggling to come up with a fresh idea for a science fiction story? Wake up your imagination with these unique sci-fi writing prompts.

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Science Fiction Themes That’ll Hit Like an Asteroid

Whether you need ideas for science fiction themes, want to know how to work a theme into your sci-fi novel, or just like talking robots and outer space, you've found your article.

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Weaving Magic and Science Fiction Novels: A Match Made in the Cosmos

While magic feels at home in fantasy stories, it fills a creative niche in science fiction, too. In fact, it makes some great stories. But combining magic and technology can be tricky. We cover everything you need to know in this article!

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How to Write Science Fiction with Dabble (Guide + Free Sci-fi Template!)

Writing a sci-fi novel doesn't need to be like venturing into the abyss of space. Not when you have Dabble by your side! In this guide, we cover how to write a science fiction novel with Dabble, the best novel-writing platform out there. Plus you get a free template to help you write your best book!

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A Not-So-Technical Guide to Creating a Setting for Sci-fi Stories

So you want to send your characters to the far reaches of the galaxy, huh? Or maybe a rogue AI is taking over the world? Whatever your sci-fi plot, you need a strong setting for your story to take place in. We cover how to write a sci-fi setting in this article.

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The Author's Guide to Creating Sci-fi Characters

Sci-fi is a genre defined by incredible world, futuristic technology, and pushing the boundaries of what's known and unknown. But it only works if you can write great sci-fi characters. Need help with that? We've got you.

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How To Write About Technology in Sci-Fi

Technology is to sci-fi as peanut butter is to jelly. So you want to make sure the tech you're writing in your science fiction story is the best it can be and leave a sweet taste in your reader's mouth. How? Read on to find out.

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How to Write a Sci-Fi Novel That’s Out of This World

The answer to how to write a sci-fi novel is not as an intimidating as you might think. Here's everything you need to know to delve into the world of science fiction.

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Sci-Fi Worldbuilding: How to Construct an Unforgettable Universe

Sci-fi worldbuilding might be a huge task, but it's also insanely fun. And this guide will help you set some parameters so you don't get lost in the depths of your wildest imagination.