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Answer	—	A: Do I really need to have a scientific explanation for my premise? There is no need to justify your explanation scientifically. But. You must not, under any circumstances try to scientifically justify anything else. In effect, by making a scientifically implausible claim to establish your world, you've shifted from SF to fantasy. However, fantasy does not have to i... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Should we avoid writing fiction about historical events without extensive research? In contrast to other answers, I have to say that research is not necessarily required. This is entirely dependent on your intended readership. If you're writing a bodice-ripper set in King Arthur's Court, well, research won't help you much and may well get in the way. Your audience probably doesn't ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are paired adjectives bad style? As in so many instances with English, it all depends. The practice is most often abused by overuse. If all of your adjectives are double, this will be noticeable, and this can be either good or bad. Most English speakers don't use double adjectives most of the time. If you do use exclusively (or ev... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I avoid the "chosen hero" feeling? While other answers have done well in suggesting specifics, let me try to generalize a bit. Avoid narrative simplicity. And yes, this is three simple words which will cause you no end of extra work. Deal with it. If you have a strong narrative thrust and a simple conflict, the Good Guy has to be e... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to tell readers your story is a re-imagination of a popular story? As you have selected, it is not necessary to credit a story which is in the public domain. However, I notice that several of your questions have not been answered. I'll address them. > Also, do you mention it in the title that's it's a reimagining, or would you put it in the preface. You certainly ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Problems Blending Sci-fi & Traditional Fantasy? I'm of the opinion that "Don't Mix" should be seen more as a caution than a prohibition. A very useful caution, but a caution nonetheless. Hard sci-fi and pure fantasy work with very different world-views - one embraces technology and the other magic. Technology works within the framework of physica... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Convincing argument about something I don't agree with > How can I write from the point of view of a character whose beliefs, at best, I disagree with, and at worst, view as immoral and inhumane? How can I give Day convictions in his beliefs when I myself have no such convictions? Congratulations. You've just realized that being a writer is harder than ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: A critic made a comment that my female character sounds like she was written by a man A useful example to consider is the case of James Tiptree, Jr, the pen name of Alice Sheldon. She wrote her stories (especially the earlier ones) from a male viewpoint, and the impersonation was so successful that Robert Silverberg referred to the theory that Tiptree was a woman as "absurd", and no l... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago