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Thursday 28 July, 2011
News: Alien Week begins August 22nd
The fourth week of August (22nd – 28th) will be designated “Alien Week”.
Monday 25 July, 2011
Dystopian Worlds in Science Fiction
The versatile genre of science fiction has shown us many different worlds, and I don’t just mean different planets. The future of the Earth can hold some interesting ideas too. With an unlimited number of paths our planet might take, the societies of the future might be as surprising as any alien civilization
Monday 04 July, 2011
Top 10 American Science Fiction TV Shows
To commemorate American Independence Day (2011) we created a poll on the SciFi Ideas Facebook page. The poll asked “what’s your favourite American scifi TV show?” The votes have been counted and verified – here are the results.
Monday 27 June, 2011
Story Idea: The Mars-Town Rebellion
Here’s an idea for a science fiction story set on Mars. It’s still lacking in both plot and characters, but as a basic story idea I think it has potential.
Monday 20 June, 2011
Using Attributive ‘Tags’ to Make Your Characters Memorable
Writing large numbers of characters in any fictional work can cause confusion for the reader. This is especially true at the start of a book, when multiple characters are being introduced at the same time. While you may have a picture-perfect view of exactly who everyone is and what they are doing at any given time, you cannot expect your readers to share in your clarity.
Monday 13 June, 2011
A Guide to Science Fiction Subgenres
The world of science fiction literally epic and incredibly complex. The genre can be divided into dozens of subgenres, each with their own unique themes and attributes. Any one science fiction story can cross the boundaries of several of these subgenres, or even break off into its own cult category.
Monday 16 May, 2011
10 More Ideas For Star Trek RPGs
Star Trek occupies a very large and versatile universe. In a previous article, we gave you 10 ideas for stories or roleplaying games set in the Star Trek universe. We didn’t want to just stop there, so here are 10 more.
Saturday 23 April, 2011
Top 10 British Science Fiction TV Shows
To commemorate St George’s day (2011) we created a poll on the SciFi Ideas Facebook page. The poll asked “what’s your favourite British scifi TV show?” The votes have been counted and verified by an independent adjudicator (my cat) – here are the results.
Monday 18 April, 2011
8 Ways to Bring Your Character Back from the Dead in Science Fiction
In science fiction it’s safe to say pretty much anything can happen. With a good enough reason, characters can be brought back from the dead to continue their story.
Monday 11 April, 2011
6 Alternatives to Faster-Than-Light Travel
Faster-than-light travel is one of the most revolutionary ideas science fiction has ever explored. This simple narrative device has made it possible for writers to explore distant worlds and expand human civilization out into the depths of space. However, it’s worth noting that FTL is just that; a narrative device – a means to an end.
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