how to write a space western

Writing a Space Western: How to Write Cowboys in Space

When writing a story in the space western genre, consider the following elements: Western Hero Tropes. Themes of Exploration and Isolation How Does Technology Push Human Expansion? Arid/Desolate Setting The space western is a niche subgenre of sci fi that pulls elements of classic American …

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sci fi short story beginning tips

How to Start a Sci Fi Short Story

Start a sci fi short story with these elements in mind: Make a strong intro sentence. Place setting with sensory perception. Use the MICE method to open conflict Start somewhere interesting in the story. So, you have a concept, setting and characters for your short …

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scary marvel villains

Scariest Villains in Marvel Comics

There are plenty of bad guys to deal with in the Marvel universe, but the scariest are:  The Beast Mephisto Shadow King Demon Bear The One Below All Varnae Gorr the God Butcher Knull The Symbiote God Carnage The Void Nightmare Shuma-Gorath The Beast No, …

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worldbuilding advice for writers

How to Worldbuild: A Guide to Building Immersive Worlds

Worldbuilding is a complicated, overwhelming process, so remember these 3 steps: Inspiration: Pull from multiple sources. Read, write, consume art. Organization: Build out the key components of a fictional world: Nature, Geography, History, Culture, Magic and Technology. Don’t go too crazy. Line by Line Writing: …

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