Fantasy Quote by L. Ron Hubbard
““When you mix Science Fiction with Fantasy you don't have a pure genre, the two are, to a professional separate genres. I noticed today there is a tendency to mingle them, and then excuse the result by calling it imaginative fiction. Actually they don't mix well. Science Fiction, to be credible, has to be based on some degree of plausibility, Fantasy gives you no limits at all. Writing Science Fiction demands care on the part of the author, writing Fantasy is as easy as strolling in the park.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unpublished interview, 1970s, null
Science fiction relies on plausible speculation while fantasy ignores limits, making them hard to blend without losing credibility.
In simple terms: Sci‑fi needs plausibility; fantasy is limitless.
Key Takeaway
Respect genre rules when mixing.
Themes
genre theory
writing
creativity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- genre‑blending projects
- editing drafts
- marketing books
Key Concepts
plausibility
world‑building
genre boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain plausibility in a fantastical setting?
- What balance satisfies both genre fans?
A Different Perspective
Readers may reject hybrid works that feel inconsistent.
