Write a Dystopian Novel, Erik Patterson
Write a Dystopian Novel, Erik Patterson
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Write a Dystopian Novel
99 Writing Prompts to Craft a Tale of Ruin and Rebellion

Author: Erik Patterson

Series: Prompts for Writers

Narrator: Erik Patterson

Unabridged: 7 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/25/2025


Synopsis

Master writer’s block and spark your creativity with this workbook full of helpful tips and a variety of prompts for writers of all experience levels to create their perfect dystopian story!

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that will not only engage the writer’s creativity but will also beat writer’s block and offer a fresh perspective on outdated tropes.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.

About Erik Patterson

Erik Patterson is an award-winning screenwriter, writing teacher, playwright, and creator of Your Daily Writing Prompt on TikTok. Patterson’s TikTok prompts have millions of likes, helping writers across all genres including romantasy, romance, and sci-fi/fantasy. His writing has been recognized with the Humanitas Prize, the Writers Guild Award, and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, as well as two Emmy nominations, and a GLAAD Media Award nomination. Erik is perhaps most known for writing the iconic Radio Rebel (“I am Radio Rebel”) for the Disney Channel and Another Cinderella Story, for ABC Family as well as numerous romantic films for the Hallmark Channel, including the Sister Swap films, Love Under the Stars, Love on a Limb, and Love at First Bark.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Martin on October 19, 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......more

Goodreads review by Diane on November 28, 2025

Is your New Year’s Resolution this year to finally start writing that book idling in your brain for years? If so, Write a Dystopian Novel may just be the push you need to begin. The book starts with a brief description of the traditional structure of a dystopian novel and how to create your own origi......more