Category: Speculative Fiction
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2025 Award Ceremony @ World Fantasy Con
We’ll be announcing the inaugural winner of The Aldiss Award for world-building in speculative fiction on Saturday 1st November, and we look forward to seeing you all for the announcement! BOOK YOUR TICKET FOR FANTASYCON 2025 We have the prime billing of 7.30pm on the Saturday night! Read the 2025 Shortlist With two weeks to Read more
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Building Worlds That Breathe: A Guide to Immersive, Self-Consistent Worldbuilding
As creators of speculative fiction, we hold a rare power: to shape worlds that breathe and pulse with life. These are worlds that, though fantastical, are grounded in a self-consistent internal logic that makes them feel alive. Whether in novels, games, or visual storytelling, worldbuilding is essential to drawing readers and players into realms that Read more
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The Aldiss Award Launch: Celebrating Excellence in World-Building Across Speculative Fiction & Gaming
Honouring the Legacy of Brian Aldiss, Celebrating Extraordinary Realms in Science Fiction & Fantasy London, UK – August 18th 2024 UPDATES & CLARIFICATIONS: – launch date August 18th 2024 – first award to be given at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton, October 2025 – entries need to have been published in the UK in 2024 – submissions will Read more
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Setting the Stage: How World Building Shapes Our Expectations
In the vast realms of science fiction and fantasy, the magic lies not just in the thrilling plots or dynamic characters, but in the meticulously crafted worlds that draw us in and set our imaginations ablaze. From the towering spires of futuristic cities to the mystical landscapes of enchanted forests, world building is the art Read more