Write a Dystopian Novel guides writers of all experience levels through the tropes and themes that exist within the dystopian setting, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer’s creativity but will also beat writer’s block and offer a fresh perspective on outdated tropes.
First writers will find an interesting scenario for their characters, then they’re given brainstorming and writing instructions, and may also find some interesting twists with extra asks about adding additional elements (like a joke or a lie), giving things an extra dystopian spin, or working in a callback. For anyone looking to expand their dystopian writing, this book is a must-have to help complete their story ideas, deepen their worldbuilding, and craft unforgettable, thought-provoking narratives that will captivate readers.
Write a Dystopian Novel by Erik Patterson will be published November 25, 2025. Adams Media provided an early galley for review.
This is not a genre of storytelling I have had a lot experience playing with so far. My hope that this guide would provide some nuggets of wisdom or inspiration to play in this sandbox at some point was easily met. After some brief tables on character creation and worldbuilding, the bulk is a collection of ninety-nine prompts to get writers thinking about and writing in these types of situations.
This is one of those writing guides that I will revisit from time to time down the road.
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