When writing science fiction pieces it is supremely important to do your research. With that in mind, today's Creative Burst is below.
Situation: Mass hysteria hits New York City in 1932 after a report of a Martian spotted atop the Empire State Building.
Before you can write a good story on this prompt you need to do some research, so that your story remains historically accurate. While adding aliens to a story isn't historically accurate, it doesn't mean the other aspects of the story shouldn't be. Things to consider: what does 1930s New York look like? what technology existed; what technology did not exist? what are the morals, norms, etc. of the 1930s? You should even go so far as to research the cars, fashion, music of the time period. It's crucial to have an accurate setting, especially when you are going to throw in "out of this world" elements.
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