
How To Write A Science Fiction Short Story
Plan and publish incredible futuristic stories FAST using simple templates, plotting tools and fun exercises
Hackney And Jones(Author)
How To Write A Short Story (Publisher)
Published on 23. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-916909-21-2 (ISBN)
Description
People don't fail at writing science fiction because they lack imagination. They fail because they have a brilliant idea and no plan.
Sound familiar?
You sit down to write the story that's been living in your head for years... and freeze at a blank page.
Or you're excited about your world, characters, and futuristic concepts, but what appears on the page feels flat, unfocused, or unfinished.
That's not a creativity problem. It's a process problem.
Trying to write a science fiction story without a framework is like navigating deep space without instruments. You might have momentum, but you're unlikely to reach your destination.
The result? Half-finished drafts, abandoned ideas, and growing self-doubt.
It doesn't have to be that way.
How to Write a Science Fiction Short Story gives you a proven, step-by-step system for turning any sci-fi idea into a finished story-even if you've never written science fiction before.
Think of it as a blueprint. You still bring the imagination, vision, and originality. The workbook provides the structure that keeps your story moving from beginning to end.
Best of all, there's no guesswork.
Studies consistently show that adults learn and create more effectively when they follow a clear framework. This workbook gives you exactly that.Inside, you'll discover how to:
Create a compelling science fiction story from a simple idea.
Build worlds that enhance your plot instead of overwhelming it.
Develop protagonists with meaningful goals and motivations.
Weave science and technology naturally into your narrative.
Structure scenes that maintain tension and reader engagement.
Write powerful endings that feel satisfying and memorable.
Move confidently from concept to completed first draft.
Worried it might not be for you?
"I'm a complete beginner."
Perfect. No prior experience, technical knowledge, or writing background is required.
"I don't have much time."
The process is designed for busy people and can be completed in manageable steps around everyday life.
"What if my idea isn't good enough?"
The workbook helps you strengthen weak concepts and uncover the story hidden inside them.
"Is it worth the investment?"
Consider how much time you've already lost to false starts, abandoned drafts, and stories that never reached the finish line.
This workbook helps you stop guessing and start writing.
Your science fiction story is already waiting to be told.
Get your copy of How to Write a Science Fiction Short Story today and finally turn your ideas into a completed story.
More details
Series
Language
English
Publishing group
Hackney and Jones
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-916909-21-2 (9781916909212)
Schweitzer Classification