7. Speculative Fiction Sub-Genres

There can be a lot of controversy about Speculative Fiction. Dive into the Speculative Fiction Genres and how to tell where your story falls under this diverse umbrella.

Speculative Fiction Sub-Genres:

*Alternate History

*Alternate Reality (or parallel universe)

*Apocalyptic/ Post-apocalyptic fiction

*Contemporary/ modern fantasy, Dark/ gothic fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Urban fantasy

*Cyberpunk

*Dystopian/Utopian

*Fairytales

*Science Fiction, Hard Science Fiction, Militaristic Science Fiction, Space Opera / Space Western

*Paranormal

*Science Fantasy

*Steampunk

*Superhero Fiction

*Supernatural