Billy described that there could be overlap between the two genres;
you would expect Science Fiction to involve a certain amount of science and
technology. However, the technology must
be plausible.
Both are likely, but not necessarily, to be set in the future or distant
past
As with other fiction, there needs to be characters, show not
tell and use of the five senses.
The characters may include some form of alien who requires to have
a degree of intelligence.
The plot may often be triggered by a “what if” question and
may include a moral message.
The setting may be on this earth but under extreme climate
conditions or maybe on another planet.
Existing Sci Fi and Fantasy books and films should be
examined for ideas and trends.
Brave New World, 1984, Animal Farm, Start Trek, Doctor Who
and Doctor Frankenstein; were all mentioned.
Two ‘what ifs’ were suggested and discussed at length.
What if people
long dead could be restored to life?
What if same sex
marriage were to be declared compulsory?
Both had scientific, moral and political implications and
scope for various plots, problems and outcomes.
The group thanked Billy for a thought provoking workshop.
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The results of Poetry Competition adjudicated by Magi Gibson
were announced. There had been eleven
entries for the theme, “Smell.
First place Lilac Kate Gordon
Second place The Smell of Stone Pete Marrison
Third place Hospital John Hughes
Highly commended 1
A Whiff of Envy Kate Gordon
Highly commended 2
Survivor Sandra McGruther
Highly commended 3
The Smell of Christmas
Elspeth Munro
Both the placed and unplaced entries, where available, were read out together
with Magi Gibson’s constructive comments.
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Next week:- Talk - What's on the shelves - Caron McPherson - Waterstones.
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