The Sci-Fi Zeitgeist Has Shifted – What Authors Need to Know

26 Feb 2025 • 37 min • EN
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Science fiction is changing, and so are its readers. The cultural landscape that shaped the last 40 years of sci-fi is shifting, including thoughts about wokeness, AI, WWIII, population, and more. If you"re still writing about overused and cliched sci-fi themes, you"re missing the mark. In this week"s episode of Novel Marketing, we explore:Why climate-change narratives are losing their grip on sci-fi readersHow population change can impact the next big sci-fi storiesThe new role of AI in the sci-fi genreHow today"s global conflicts hint at the future of war in sci-fi Understanding these shifts will help you write more compelling stories that stand out in a genre desperate for fresh perspectives. Listen in or read the blog version to dive into the essentials of writing a sci-fi novel amidst evolving themes like population collapse and AI advancements. https://www.authormedia.com/the-sci-fi-zeitgeist-has-shifted-what-authors-need-to-know/ Support the show

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