Amy·I’d love to write science fiction but I’ll admit I’m a bit intimidated! I’m not a scientist or an expert in any particular field — any tips for overcoming this fear?
- Amy·
What are some great science fiction novels you’d recommended to someone who is new to the genre? What books inspired you?
Do you have any favorite resources where writers without a scientific background (who also love science!) can research, brush up, and/or get ideas?
- Richenda·
How do you know when to STOP researching? It’s so easy to go down a rabbit hole…
How does an author approach science in soft sci fi as opposed to hard sci fi? Where’s that line?
Are there times when it’s OK to bend the science, and what’s a good way to handle that without going too far or pulling readers out of the story?
- Amy·
What kind of research was involved in writing A CONSPIRACY OF STARS? Did you have any scientists/experts read it for accuracy — if so, can you talk a little about that process? 🙂
- Amy·
What are some good ways to explain scientific concepts in your book, without making it seem too expositional? I don’t want my book to feel like a textbook, but I also worry that if I don’t explain certain concepts, readers will get lost. Thanks!!
Any tips on reaching out to experts if you want to talk with them about scientific topics? How do you get in touch if you don’t know them? (Like say a professor of astronomy or something like that.)
- Jacqueline·
How much science can writers get away with I’m YA? It seems most YA sci-fi I read is less science heavy than adult novels.
- Jacqueline·
What are some ways YA sci-fi has changed over time and how do you see it changing in the future?
Ooh, so interesting about the risks when science diverges from humanity. Huge theme in Conspiracy of Stars for sure. Do you think sci fi can talk to real world science at all in this respect?
- Seabrooke Leckie·
What are some of your science pet-peeves in most sci-fi?
- Seabrooke Leckie·
Are there certain science tropes that get used a lot in science fiction? Are there other ways to approach these?
- Seabrooke Leckie·
Does the way you approach the science of worldbuilding differ from the science of, you know, actual science in your story?
- Janine·
What are your thoughts on Science Fantasy?
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