Ghosts of the Vanguard

There is a sacred family necklace that is passed down from generation to generation; when the current owner turns 16, the necklace tells the life story of all of the past owners.

“I can’t hate you. Even after you’ve done all of this to me. . . I can’t seem to hate you."

“Falling Dust”

“It’s just not right...”

“It’s what we have to do. And trust that what we’ll do in the future is going to be far more difficult.”

“Understood.”

Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share a complete glossary of terms for science fiction writers.

To write a good Science Fiction book, you need to know all the tropes in the genre and you need to come up with a great idea. But, you still need to include all the elements of a good book.

These elements include the following characters:

Protagonist

Antagonist

Love interest

Friend/Sidekick

As well as a plot, a setting, and story goals for your characters.

In particular, setting is even more important in the Science Fiction genre. It is what your core audience is really there for.

[Suggested reading: What J. K. Rowling & Other Bestselling Authors Know About Setting and What Fantasy (& Science Fiction) Writers Can Teach Us About Setting]

That being said, these are all the major terms you need to know to write a science fiction book, short story, script, or game.

In late 21st century ultra-realistic virtual reality schooling simulations have become the norm in high schools across the USA. As part of the final History class, you and all your classmates are transported to the virtual ancient Rome. To pass the grade you must survive for 100 days.

“People like you are the reason why aliens haven’t visited us yet.”