Thanks for posting this. It’s interesting to see the similarities between how we have approached our respective writing projects. I too wrote a draft and then decided to serialise it. I also tried to stay at least a month or so ahead but that evaporated to somewhere!
Although my project was never intended to be a serial, putting out the posts has been good motivation to keep pushing through and editing. What I wasn’t ready for was the feeling from “real” people actually reading my work. Although it’s only a relatively small number right now it’s incredibly gratifying.
I have found though having a busy day job it’s not healthy to spend all of your spare time on one project, there has to be a balance. Hence I have decided to also build in some breaks. I look forward to seeing what your next project will be.
Totally agree - serialising is excellent motivation, the sense of not wanting to let your readers down, even when it is just a small number, and there is a real buzz from having people reading who are not your family or close friends! And it is definitely a challenge balancing writing with day job, and breaks are very necessary! I might try and plan some in next time. I've been enjoying your serial and look forward to the next part in due course!
I love this kind of thing. The way you combine scientific possibility, technological futurism, and history fascinates me. That's the kind of science fiction I love. And I like "Destination Europa", you did a good choice!
The scientific accuracy was one of my favorite parts of this story! The way the Advanced Future Tech and real-life science lived so organically in the story was one of the highlights for me. Congratulations on finishing your first serial!!
Thanks for posting this. It’s interesting to see the similarities between how we have approached our respective writing projects. I too wrote a draft and then decided to serialise it. I also tried to stay at least a month or so ahead but that evaporated to somewhere!
Although my project was never intended to be a serial, putting out the posts has been good motivation to keep pushing through and editing. What I wasn’t ready for was the feeling from “real” people actually reading my work. Although it’s only a relatively small number right now it’s incredibly gratifying.
I have found though having a busy day job it’s not healthy to spend all of your spare time on one project, there has to be a balance. Hence I have decided to also build in some breaks. I look forward to seeing what your next project will be.
Totally agree - serialising is excellent motivation, the sense of not wanting to let your readers down, even when it is just a small number, and there is a real buzz from having people reading who are not your family or close friends! And it is definitely a challenge balancing writing with day job, and breaks are very necessary! I might try and plan some in next time. I've been enjoying your serial and look forward to the next part in due course!
I love this kind of thing. The way you combine scientific possibility, technological futurism, and history fascinates me. That's the kind of science fiction I love. And I like "Destination Europa", you did a good choice!
Thank you Michael! I really appreciate your reading it and am glad you enjoyed it!!
The scientific accuracy was one of my favorite parts of this story! The way the Advanced Future Tech and real-life science lived so organically in the story was one of the highlights for me. Congratulations on finishing your first serial!!
Thank you!