• * Generally speculative in nature but inspired by climate science. It may take place in the world as we know it, in the near future, or in fictional worlds experiencing
• climate change.

• Climate Fiction or Cli-Fi has never been more relevant. The United Nations has called Climate Change ‘The defining Crisis of Our Time.’
• Climate fiction is a growing genre opening up new opportunities for writers.
• People, especially young people, need to see adults are engaging in solutions. There is a massive amount of positive climate action taking place right now. And the opportunities to take part in the action. 
• But the theme of climate change can be overwhelming.

• What ever genre or style you choose:
• Do not Sugarcoat the truth, but make it positive, hopeful, to ignite the imaginations of young and old alike, and to spur unity and action in the face of great challenges
• . Show solutions.

• Explore how to approach the climate emergency with impactful innovative writing, intellectually and emotionally.
• Show the results for our failures to act sooner. Some things will be lost; much already has been.Apocalypses let us off the hook: What’s the point of trying if the Earth is doomed?

How to Unlock the Stories we Need to Tell ? Part 2

• Tools for writing impactful innovative Cl-Fi?

Tags: YA eco mysteries, climate change, climate justice