Science Fiction

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What Is Speculative Fiction's Role in Societal Anxieties?

In the 1920s, J.B.S. Haldane predicted 'ectogenesis' – the gestation of human embryos outside the body. This concept, once confined to abstract scientific speculation, has recently moved from science

Claire Donovan·May 12, 2026

An adventurer gazes into a fantastical digital landscape filled with glowing runes and game interface elements, symbolizing the LitRPG genre.

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What is the LitRPG genre and why is it growing?

In just two years, the number of LitRPG book titles on Amazon quadrupled, signaling a profound shift in reader preferences.

Claire Donovan·May 10, 2026

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Balancing Sci-Fi and Fantasy World-Building Details

Many aspiring fantasy authors spend hundreds of hours meticulously detailing their fictional world's tax system or lunar cycles, only to find themselves stalled before writing a single chapter.

Claire Donovan·May 3, 2026