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Do we take the "moral lessons" of speculative fiction too seriously sometimes, or not seriously enough?
When a story like Terminator warns us about AI, is it a prophecy or just a cautionary tale? How much weight should we put on these stories when they predict real-world tech trends?
Discuss. ⬇️
I write superheroes, weird fiction, & horror, and I'm often asked why these genres get lumped together.
Whether it's the biological "what if" of superheroes or the technological "what if" of sci-fi, they all explore worlds where the rules have shifted.
In our current era of polarization and technological disruption, speculative fiction isn't just entertainment—it's necessary for understanding reality.
What is the one thing you struggle to cut from your drafts? Is it a specific character, a favorite scene, or perhaps a piece of world-building you’re too attached to let go?
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How do you edit your work?
The editing phase is where the world-building holds together or falls apart. It’s easy to gloss over the mechanics of self-editing, but it’s the most critical part of the craft.
I’m curious about the specific methods people use. Do you have a checklist for continuity? Do you use specific tools for tracking plot threads? Or is it purely intuitive?
Please share your actual process. No fluff, just the work.
Jeffrey Harlan
