Delusional pain hurts just as much as pain from actual trauma. So what if it's all in your head?
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Science fiction is not formulaic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science fiction is a genre that goes beyond established formulas and conventions.
Octavia E. Butler's quote emphasizes that science fiction is a creative and diverse genre that resists strict formulas and predictable patterns. It invites endless possibilities and encourages writers to explore unique ideas, concepts, and narratives that challenge conventions and expectations.
Themes
Science FictionCreativityDiversityImaginationInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech at a science fiction convention.
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