As a person who has never had an interest in science fiction, it is hard for Lyric to clearly define the genre. From an outsider looking in, science fiction can be associated with aliens, time travel, and space, but it is also clear that there are many more elements that can be added to stories sitting within the category.
Though Lyric is has not taken interest in the past, she has taken this course in science fiction for a reason. Curiosity? Yes. Many of the people within Lyric's life are lovers of the genre, leaving Lyric eager to discover what makes the topic so intriguing. By taking this course, Lyric hopes to gain knowledge about the history of science fiction, along with a bit of insight into the popular culture of this fashion. By gaining such knowledge, Lyric believes that it will improve her creative skills, along with the obvious writing artistry.
Through studying science fiction, Lyric hopes to answer a slew of questions including: How many forms of science fiction are there? What draws people toward this particular genre? Is it because people desire a technologically advanced society? Or is it because people have a need to escape modern day reality?
In order to answer such questions, the utilization of tools is key. Books, websites, even her own mind must be used to form an understanding of the genre and audience for this category of people. By reading science fiction text, it would allow her to acquire inspiration through the words of another writer. By using the internet, it would allow her to get an idea of the community feeding off of this category, and by using her mind she is able to apply the elements she has taken from these various sources.
Though Lyric is has not taken interest in the past, she has taken this course in science fiction for a reason. Curiosity? Yes. Many of the people within Lyric's life are lovers of the genre, leaving Lyric eager to discover what makes the topic so intriguing. By taking this course, Lyric hopes to gain knowledge about the history of science fiction, along with a bit of insight into the popular culture of this fashion. By gaining such knowledge, Lyric believes that it will improve her creative skills, along with the obvious writing artistry.
Through studying science fiction, Lyric hopes to answer a slew of questions including: How many forms of science fiction are there? What draws people toward this particular genre? Is it because people desire a technologically advanced society? Or is it because people have a need to escape modern day reality?
In order to answer such questions, the utilization of tools is key. Books, websites, even her own mind must be used to form an understanding of the genre and audience for this category of people. By reading science fiction text, it would allow her to acquire inspiration through the words of another writer. By using the internet, it would allow her to get an idea of the community feeding off of this category, and by using her mind she is able to apply the elements she has taken from these various sources.