Hello Everyone and thanks to Midge and John for moderating this group.
Here's a topic I'd like to get members feed back on. Here's my take on what defines ecofiction.
I think a definition of eco-fi should be that the environment is significant in either the setting, the motivation and goal of at least one of the characters ,or it provides at least one of the plot conflicts - even a minor one. At least one of these elements or all of them should be apparent.
The environment is not likely going to be the plot driver, unless you're writing another Day After Tomorrow. Genres such as romance, mystery, adventure and drama can all have a subplot that addresses and environmental issue which will still get the message out while making the story more entertaining.
Here's a topic I'd like to get members feed back on. Here's my take on what defines ecofiction.
I think a definition of eco-fi should be that the environment is significant in either the setting, the motivation and goal of at least one of the characters ,or it provides at least one of the plot conflicts - even a minor one. At least one of these elements or all of them should be apparent.
The environment is not likely going to be the plot driver, unless you're writing another Day After Tomorrow. Genres such as romance, mystery, adventure and drama can all have a subplot that addresses and environmental issue which will still get the message out while making the story more entertaining.