Setting
Where the story takes place, usually the future, but also time traveling to the past.
What is a setting in Sci-Fi?
The hero with flaws and the villain with redeeming qualities.
What is a protagonist and antagonist in sci-fi?
A genre that includes advanced technology, such as in a dystopia, time travel, or the future. Examples include Frankenstein, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Avatar and the Handmaid’s Tale.
What is science fiction?
Research real life situations and news to build the setting. You can incorporate real science into the world.
What techniques can you use to improve a science fiction setting?
Brainstorm personal flaws to incorporate into characters.
What techniques can you use to improve the characters in sci-fi?
One genre is science-based, and the other includes mythical creatures.
What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy?