Discover the strange brilliance of J.G. Ballard, the visionary author behind Crash, High-Rise, and Empire of the Sun. In this video, we explore Ballard’s best writing tips and advice — his unique approach to storytelling, his fascination with modern life’s hidden psychologies, and how he turned the everyday into the surreal.
Ballard believed that science fiction wasn’t about distant planets but the landscapes of the mind. His writing advice encourages authors to look inward, to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary, and to embrace discomfort as a creative force. Known for his cool, clinical prose and unsettling imagery, Ballard transformed the anxieties of technology, desire and isolation into haunting fiction that still feels prophetic today.
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