Though science fiction and fantasy are often considered two sides of the same (speculative fiction) coin, sci-fi is distinguished by its preoccupation with real or real-feeling science. Pro tip for writing fantasy: To make your world feel real and functional, make sure it’s grounded in rules - an internal rationale, so to speak, encompassing everything from the workings of your society to your magic system. You can delve into fantasy’s many subgenres to get to know your Arcanepunk from your Flintlock, and find your book’s home! In low fantasy or magical realism, however, magic is subtly woven into an otherwise familiar, real-world setting. In high fantasy - one that’s set in an entirely fictional world - these magical elements are at the forefront of the plot, as in Trudi Canavan’s Black Magician trilogy. This book genre is characterized by elements of magic or the supernatural and is often inspired by mythology or folklore. “Writing fiction is the act of weaving a series of lies to arrive at a greater truth.” - Khaled Hosseini Fantasy There’s bound to be a genre that’s the perfect fit for your book - all you have to do is find it! Fiction genres It only takes a minute!įor an overview of all of the genres, that's what the rest of this post is for. Find out which genre your book belongs to.
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