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Introducing the SciFi Ideas Alien Name Generator
We’ve created a handy tool to help you create new and interesting names for your alien characters and NPC’s!
Atlantropa: Draining the Mediterranian Sea
In 1929, German architect Herman Sörgel proposed building a huge dam across the Straights of Gibraltar and draining the Mediterranean Sea. Was this a stroke of genius, or just a touch of madness?
Story Idea: Alien Appropriation
Alfonso Posadas Jr. shares his take on the ideas used in the Alien Nation franchise, merging the ideas of alien citizenship on Earth with the threat of global terrorism.
Story Idea: Heaven is Other People
In a world where all forms of religion have been outlawed, worship has become an illicit underworld activity, theology has become a subversive and dangerous idea, and faith an addiction.
The Adventures of Nana Barb
A thrilling new satirical sci-fi fantasy novel that started as a university creative writing project is about to take the science fiction and fantasy communities by storm. It tells the story of ‘Nana Barb’, a quirky time-travelling grandma.
10 Ideas for a Time Travel Story
10 quick ideas for a time travel story. Everything from colonies in the distant past and future to “Jesus vs the Time Police”.
Creatures of Owen’s World: Oblikan Skull Crab
A deep sea invertebrate native to the western oceans of planet Oblik IV (commonly known as Owen’s World). Part of the ‘Creatures of Owen’s World’ series.
Story Idea: Final Interview
Near-future story about an agency that sends an interviewer back in time to personally arrange “final interviews” with famous people from history.
Alien Week Round-Up
A list of all the articles we posted during the special event – Alien Week 2012
Alien Week Competition Winner
Revealing the winner of the Alien Profile Writing Competition – part of the Alien Week 2012 special event.















