Types of Science Fiction

Hard Sci-Fi – they are based on scientific facts and

inspired by “hard” natural

Soft Sci-Fi – they can either be “not scientifically

accurate” or they’re inspired by “soft” sciences like
psychology, anthropology, and sociology,.
Sub-genres of Science Fiction
Fantasy Fiction – inspired by mythology and folklore that often
include elements of magic

Supernatural Fiction – secret knowledge or hidden abilities

(witch craft,spiritualism, psychic abilities

Utopian Fiction – civilizations the authors deem to be perfect,

ideal societies

Dystopian Fiction – societies the author deem to be problematic

for things like government rules, poverty or oppression
Sub-genres of Science Fiction
Space Opera– takes place in outer space and center
around conflict, romance and adventure

Space Western– blend elements of science fiction with

elements of western genre

Cyberpunk– juxtapose advanced technology with less

advanced, broken down society

Steampunk– blend technology with steam-powered

machinery