The Missing Artifact: In the year 3023, a renowned historian discovers an ancient relic rumored to possess time-traveling capabilities. Desperate to uncover its secrets, they embark on a journey through different eras, tracing the artifact’s origins. However, each leap through time reveals cryptic clues and unsolved mysteries, leading them on a perplexing trail where the […]Continue Reading
10 Unique Time Machine Designs
I have a good number of posts on this site that feature time machine story ideas. I haven’t posted much this year because I’ve been working on my second novel for which I’ve JUST completed the third round of edits. So my plan is to start reaching out to agents in the next couple of […]Continue Reading
Awards given for the Best Science Fiction
The Hugo Awards / Awards for the Best Science Fiction The Hugo Awards have been given annually since 1953 to recognize the best science fiction and fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Here is a list of the Hugo Award winning authors for the past 30 years (1991-2021) 1991: Connie Willis (Blackout/All Clear) […]Continue Reading
The best Science Fiction Novels of the past 100 Years
Looking for something great to read? Check out this list of many of the best science fiction novels of the past 100 years. I can’t claim to have read all of these, but I’ve read a number of them, and many are on my t0-read list. Let us know which are your favorites. 20,000 Leagues […]Continue Reading
10 Dystopian Story Ideas
Lunar Rebellion: Unveiling Corporate Corruption The moon, transformed into an opulent haven for the wealthy, conceals dark secrets. A rebel faction fights to expose the exploitative practices of the corporation overseeing the lunar resort. Inside this glittering paradise lies an underbelly of worker exploitation and environmental degradation. The rebels strive not just for equality but […]Continue Reading
40 Tips for being a Better Science Fiction Writer
Science fiction is a captivating genre that has been entertaining readers for years. If you’re interested in writing science fiction, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the genre and to create an immersive world that feels believable and authentic. This page will provide you with some key tips for improving your science fiction […]Continue Reading
10 New Story Prompts about Wizards, Dragons and Royalty
The Dragon Counsel The Wizard Zoltar, who has long served the kingdom as a trusted advisor to King Adalgar, becomes embroiled in a power struggle with the newly crowned Queen Gwendolyn when she refuses to heed his advice and instead turns to the dragon, Smaug, for counsel. Unfortunately for the Queen, Smaug has his own […]Continue Reading
10 Science Fiction Story Ideas for Space Operas
The Alien Artifact A crew of rogue traders travels through the galaxy, trading valuable goods and services in a lawless frontier. But when they stumble upon a powerful and ancient alien artifact, they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and power struggles between rival factions vying for control of the artifact. Interstellar […]Continue Reading
400 Science Fiction Terms To Help You Write Better Sci-fi
Below is a list of science fiction terms that could be helpful in writing your next sci-fi story. When I first started this list of science fiction terms, I thought it would be about 100 words, but ended up with a little over 400 terms! Some are similar to each other but I left them […]Continue Reading
Story Ideas About Humans Living In Simulations
A group of people discover that they are living in a simulated world and must find a way to escape into the “real” world before their simulated lives are terminated. The answer to their escape depends on their ability to hack into a warehouse full of androids they can inhabit. A young woman starts remembering […]Continue Reading