The science in Science Fiction need not be a barrier for readers. From the World War II style of Star Wars to the physics-bound solar system of 2001: A Space Odyssey, authors have a spectrum of how accurate and detailed the science should be.
- Will pages of mathematical formulae on black holes turn readers away?
- Will characters breathing in space cause your audience to laugh during a tense, dramatic scene?
- Do you need a PhD in neuroscience, or will a quick glance at the Wikipedia page on brains suffice?
- Just how did Andy Weir make growing potatoes exciting?
A story's science is as much about world building as a magic system is to a fantasy setting, and communicating that to readers is no less important. In this forum, panelists will discuss the pros and cons of hard science, how to go about researching a topic, and how best to integrate it into their writing.
