Something for Contemplate and Writing Update
Consider this: You go back in time and meet someone from two centuries ago. I've been saying Thomas Jefferson, but really, it could be anyone predating industrialization. They believe you when you tell them you're from the future, and want to know what the greatest achievement of humanity is. (Not counting time-travel itself. :p ) What do you tell them?
The cool thing about this question, besides making you realize just how much we've managed to pull off in two centuries, is what it can tell you about yourself. For me, the answer is putting a man on the moon, or possibly getting a space-probe out past Pluto. For saraphina_marie, it's the instant communication and information on the internet. I'm sure for others, it could be the advances of medicine.
There are no wrong answers, but it does tell you what you value most and what you think are the biggest challenges that humanity has overcome.
Anyway, the writing update: In some ways, I'm writing in circles. My sci-fi concept has stalled because, while I had cool characters and a great setting, the plot wasn't solid enough to really push forward with it. Conversely, I finally got the Crimson Mask prequel solid enough to go ahead and work on it. I filled in two major issues with the plot, namely a weak (concept wise) main villain and a lack of an emotionally satisfying ending. Not surprisingly, these two things were related. And if I manage to sell Crimson Mask, this just becomes part one of the Crimson Mask sequel, Unity, Divinity, Triumph.
I will admit a temptation to make more stories about these characters, but lets see how the first one goes, and how it fits into the big plan first. Currently untitled. But so was Crimson Mask for the first six months, so I'm not worried. If I can actually get a Chapter One written and completed, I'll post it and get some feedback.
Otherwise, it's business as usual. Watching the hockey play-offs and working.
The cool thing about this question, besides making you realize just how much we've managed to pull off in two centuries, is what it can tell you about yourself. For me, the answer is putting a man on the moon, or possibly getting a space-probe out past Pluto. For saraphina_marie, it's the instant communication and information on the internet. I'm sure for others, it could be the advances of medicine.
There are no wrong answers, but it does tell you what you value most and what you think are the biggest challenges that humanity has overcome.
Anyway, the writing update: In some ways, I'm writing in circles. My sci-fi concept has stalled because, while I had cool characters and a great setting, the plot wasn't solid enough to really push forward with it. Conversely, I finally got the Crimson Mask prequel solid enough to go ahead and work on it. I filled in two major issues with the plot, namely a weak (concept wise) main villain and a lack of an emotionally satisfying ending. Not surprisingly, these two things were related. And if I manage to sell Crimson Mask, this just becomes part one of the Crimson Mask sequel, Unity, Divinity, Triumph.
I will admit a temptation to make more stories about these characters, but lets see how the first one goes, and how it fits into the big plan first. Currently untitled. But so was Crimson Mask for the first six months, so I'm not worried. If I can actually get a Chapter One written and completed, I'll post it and get some feedback.
Otherwise, it's business as usual. Watching the hockey play-offs and working.