Creating Compelling Near Future Worlds in Science Fiction

ONDEMAND WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

Writers will learn the definition of near future as it pertains to science fiction, how to create the elements of a compelling near future science fiction story, including setting (creating the near future world), plot (asking “what if?”), theme (why tell this story?), characters (the heart of the story), and science (integrate, don’t lecture!). While this presentation will focus on science fiction specifically, there are lessons here that writers of all genres can apply.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Carole Stivers received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After post-doctoral work at Stanford University, she launched a career in medical diagnostics. After moving to California, she combined her love of writing and science to create her first novel, The Mother Code, released on August 25, 2020.