What to keep in mind about hard sci-fi versus soft sci-fi

We’re just a few days past National Science Fiction Day (January 2, to coincide with Isaac Asimov’s birthday).

And perhaps that inspired author Joseph Lallo to write an advice post on science fiction.

Lallo specifically breaks down the difference between hard sci-fi and soft sci-fi, as it relates to world-building.

Check out his list of essential considerations for hard sci-fi and soft sci-fi at Writers in the Storm. 

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