I don't think it can be attributed to any one individual. It's more likely due to a shift in cultural preferences, competition from other genres, and changes in the publishing industry.
Promote it on social media. Share your favorite science fiction books, movies, and shows. Use relevant hashtags to reach a wider audience. This can create more interest and get more people involved in the science fiction world.
Typically, the author is responsible for the narration in fiction. They decide how the story is told and what voice or perspective is used.
Horace Walpole is often credited with popularizing Gothic fiction. His novel 'The Castle of Otranto' set the stage for the genre.
I think 'Alien' was a major game-changer. It brought a whole new level of horror to the sci-fi genre and became a classic.
I don't think so. Fan fiction is still popular among many people, and new works are constantly being created.
The headmaster, Dumbledore, could also be the one to discipline Hermione. He has the overall authority in Hogwarts. If Hermione's actions endanger the safety of the school or other students in some way in the fanfiction world, Dumbledore could step in with a form of discipline, perhaps by restricting her access to certain areas of the school for a while.
In many zombie fiction stories, it's often a mysterious origin or an accidental event that triggers the outbreak. So, there's no one specific person.
It could be a time-traveling adventurer from the future.
Fiction book publishing isn't uniformly in decline. Digital platforms have opened up new opportunities, but traditional publishing in certain areas might be struggling. It depends on various factors like market trends and reader preferences.
Another possibility is that it's a rogue Shadowhunter. There are always those in the community who don't agree with the way things are going. If Clary's actions or ideas are seen as too radical, this rogue Shadowhunter might try to stop her by injuring her. This could also lead to a story about Clary trying to understand the motives of this attacker and potentially reform them.