What is ‘visionary fiction’? Visionary fiction is a term Walida Imarisha developed to help talk about fantastical writing that helps us imagine new just worlds.
Visionary fiction encompasses science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, alternative timelines, and more. It is fantastical literature that helps us to understand existing power dynamics, and helps us imagine paths to creating more just futures.
Imagine the year 2050. How has technology and science created progress for marginalized people. Use your imagination and create your own Visionary Fiction story. Use sensory description, narration (first-person POV or third-person POV), and world-building to show us this progress.