Readers aren't just escaping into fiction-they're searching it for meaning. Into the Near Future shows authors how to harness today's most urgent forces-climate disruption, artificial intelligence, and a new space age-to craft stories that feel breathtakingly relevant. Discover how to turn rising seas into intimate stakes, translate algorithmic power into unforgettable characters, and make orbital ambition the driver of plot, theme, and wonder.

Inside, you'll learn a simple, repeatable framework for trend-aware worldbuilding, tools for blending real science with emotional truth, and checklists that convert headlines into high-concept premises. You'll map narrative heat sources (where tension naturally lives), build ethically complex antagonists, and design endings that leave readers with both catharsis and a shiver of recognition. Whether you write literary, thriller, or speculative fiction, you'll unlock methods to future-proof your ideas and keep readers turning pages.

If you want your next book to feel like tomorrow-without losing the human heartbeat-this is your guide. Write boldly. Aim higher. Start shaping the stories the world is already craving.