Great storytelling. A person who can create engaging plots that keep readers hooked from start to finish.
The ability to create memorable characters. For example, characters like Sherlock Holmes by Conan Doyle are so well - created that they have become iconic and are recognized worldwide. This is a sign of a great fiction writer, someone who might be considered a 'King of Fiction'.
Depth and universality of themes. A writer who can touch on themes that are relevant across different cultures and time periods, such as love, loss, and the human condition. Writers who can do this successfully can often be considered among the best in the field of fiction, like Tolstoy with his exploration of complex human relationships and moral dilemmas in works like 'War and Peace'.
Creativity. A 'king of story' must have the ability to create unique and engaging stories. For example, they can come up with strange new worlds, like in 'Alice in Wonderland' where everything is so different from our normal world.
Innovation in writing style also plays a role. A novelist who can bring something new to the table in terms of how a story is told. James Joyce, for example, with his stream - of - consciousness writing in 'Ulysses'. His unique style challenged the traditional ways of writing and expanded the possibilities of the novel as an art form.
Maybe having the most creative and imaginative space - themed stories could make someone the 'King of Space Story'.
One factor is having a large body of work that is widely read. For example, J.K. Rowling. Her 'Harry Potter' series has been translated into many languages and has a huge global fan base. Her ability to create a magical and detailed world makes her a strong contender.
One factor could be extensive knowledge. If someone knows all about the different types of lighting fixtures, from antique chandeliers to modern LED lights, and can tell detailed stories about their origin, design, and use, they could be considered the king. For example, knowing the history of how a Tiffany lamp was made and the stories behind its unique design.
A great imagination. Just like Shakespeare had an extraordinary imagination to create unique plays, a 'the shakespear of science fiction' must be able to come up with amazing and original science - fictional concepts. For example, creating new worlds, alien species, or future technologies.
Storytelling skills are also crucial. A good 'smith of fiction' can build a captivating narrative. Take Harper Lee in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. The story she tells about racial injustice in the South is both engaging and thought - provoking.
Someone can be considered the inventor of science fiction if they were among the first to write stories that combined scientific concepts with fictional elements. For example, if a writer was the first to imagine time travel in a fictional context, like H.G. Wells did with 'The Time Machine', they would be a strong candidate. They introduce new ideas that are based on science, even if it's speculative science at the time.
Imagination mainly. If a science fiction writer can come up with ideas that later turn out to have some basis in real - world technological or social developments, they can be seen as a prophet. For example, predicting the rise of the internet decades ago would be such a case.
The ability to predict or at least speculate on future technologies and social changes. For instance, George Orwell in '1984' predicted many aspects of surveillance and totalitarian control in a way that was way ahead of his time. And this kind of forward - thinking is very important for a science fiction master.