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Writing Excuses Episode 9: Sci-Fi Sub-Genre

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The Importance of Character Setting and Conflict in Hard SF

Brandon Carr: Cyberpunk tends to be early near future dystopian in some ways. You need to know your science. That, like I said, that's the biggest thing because they will come down on you. Jerry Parnell will pound the table and he will call you out if your science isn't perfect. He says all of these sub-genres have their staunch supporters.

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