https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-storiesen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-storiesMon, 15 Jul 2019 16:51:27 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:78ebf30d-71a4-4c9c-8f21-8a3c329a44efHoward V. Hendrixhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Researching Your Idea by Howard V. Hendrix on 7/15/2019 4:51:27 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>How does an author make a fiction story sound like truth? It&rsquo;s even more difficult in a world that&rsquo;s entirely made up, like those in science fiction and fantasy stories. The key is to know your authority source. Howard V. Hendrix, award-winning science fiction author and English professor, explains what an authority source is and why it&rsquo;s important. An authority source is the core of a story that lends the author his or her credibility. In science fiction, our understanding of the natural sciences provides the authority source. This is in contrast to fantasy novels, which has magic and mythology as its authority sources. And while these two are the more obvious authority sources, each genre has its own guiding principles. Hendrix gives the example of Milton&rsquo;s <em>Paradise Lost</em>&nbsp;and says that its authority source is Milton&#39;s deep knowledge of Christian scripture and the Bible. Watch the clip below to learn more about how to utilize your genre&rsquo;s authority source to create a believable story that your readers love.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-62/TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories/revision/4Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:14:56 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:78ebf30d-71a4-4c9c-8f21-8a3c329a44efHoward V. Hendrixhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories#commentsRevision 4 posted to Researching Your Idea by Howard V. Hendrix on 7/12/2019 6:14:56 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>How does an author make a fiction story sound like truth? It&rsquo;s even more difficult in a world that&rsquo;s entirely made up, like those in science fiction and fantasy stories. The key is to know your authority source. Howard V. Hendrix, author and professor, explains what an authority source is and why it&rsquo;s important. An authority source is the thing at the core of a story that lends the author his or her credibility. In science fiction, our understanding of the natural sciences provides the author source. This is in contrast to fantasy novels, which has magic as its authority source. And while these two are the most obvious authority sources, every genre has its own authority sources. Hendrix gives the example of Milton&rsquo;s <em>Paradise Loss</em> and says that its authority source is the deep knowledge of Christian scripture. Watch the clip below to learn more about how to utilize your genre&rsquo;s authority source to create a believable story that your readers love.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-62/TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories/revision/3Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:48:45 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:78ebf30d-71a4-4c9c-8f21-8a3c329a44efAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories#commentsRevision 3 posted to Researching Your Idea by Author Learning Center on 7/12/2019 5:48:45 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>How does an author make a fiction story sound like truth? It&rsquo;s even more difficult in a world that&rsquo;s entirely made up, like those in science fiction and fantasy stories. The key is to know your authority source. Howard V. Hendrix, author and professor, explains what an authority source is and why it&rsquo;s important. An authority source is the thing at the core of a story that lends the author his or her credibility. In science fiction, our understanding of the natural sciences provides the author source. This is in contrast to fantasy novels, which has magic as its authority source. And while these two are the most obvious authority sources, every genre has its own authority sources. Hendrix gives the example of Milton&rsquo;s <em>Paradise Loss</em> and says that its authority source is the deep knowledge of Christian scripture. Watch the clip below to learn more about how to utilize your genre&rsquo;s authority source to create a believable story that your readers love.</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-62/TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories/revision/2Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:43:46 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:78ebf30d-71a4-4c9c-8f21-8a3c329a44efAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories#commentsRevision 2 posted to Researching Your Idea by Author Learning Center on 7/12/2019 5:43:46 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>How does an author make a fiction story sound like truth? It&rsquo;s even more difficult in a world that&rsquo;s entirely made up, like those in science fiction and fantasy stories. The key is to know your authority source. Howard V. Hendrix, author and professor, explains what an authority source is and why it&rsquo;s important. An authority source is the thing at the core of a story that lends the author his or her credibility. In science fiction, our understanding of the natural sciences provides the author source. This is in contrast to fantasy novels, which has magic as its authority source. And while these two are the most obvious authority sources, every genre has its own authority sources. Hendrix gives the example of Milton&rsquo;s <em>Paradise Loss</em> and says that its authority source is the deep knowledge of Christian scripture. Watch the clip below to learn more about how to utilize your genre&rsquo;s authority source to create a believable story that your readers love.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-62/TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheAuthoritySourcesforSciFiandFantasyStories.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories/revision/1Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:16:24 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:78ebf30d-71a4-4c9c-8f21-8a3c329a44efAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/researching-your-idea/7412/the-authority-sources-for-sci-fi-and-fantasy-stories#commentsRevision 1 posted to Researching Your Idea by Author Learning Center on 7/11/2019 1:16:24 PM<br /> <p>The Authority Sources for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Stories&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Subscriber, video</div>