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Posted on August 16, 2019 at 1:12 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
When you’re writing science-based fiction, handling facts can be tricky.
That’s true whether you’re looking to invent a new reality or adhere faithfully to the one we know.
Sam Bleicher, an adjunct professor of law and also a novelist, has some advice on this matter.
He suggests that you:
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Get verifiable facts right.
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Be wary of scientific conflicts.
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Distort scientific reality in as few respects as possible.
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Flag the “unscientific” assumptions.
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Not allow the format to undermine your writing.
He explains each of these suggestions further at The Creative Penn.
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