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Jake Burt

Do devices in steampunk or clockpunk have to follow the laws of physics? - 21 views

There'll always be readers who demand physical realism. In my writing, I've found that the way around it can be a "less is more" approach. The less I go into the physics of something, the more like...

jessahfelton

The Don'ts in Writing a Science Fiction Novel - Joab Stieglitz - 0 views

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    both heaven and hell to readers. Knowing that most of the events in the novels are inspired by the technological advancements from the past to the future, readers will never look at the novels the same way. Furthermore, the weight of a story becomes heavier when the scientific facts start to appear in the pages. This makes the readers feel more connected to the story because there are many fragments of science in it. Some great examples of science fiction novels are 1984 by George Orwell, After the Battle: Kelley's Story by S. Stieglitz, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, and Divergent by Veronica Roth. If you have wanted to write one, here are the tips on what aspects to avoid incorporating in your work.
Bill Tracer

Time Travel: Some Say Impossible, but is it? Part 1 - News - Bubblews - 0 views

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    I recently came upon a post exploring the possibility of Time Travel. In that post the writer, ( my friend &tarunandlaxmi ) pointed out that most conventional scientists of our day think backward time travel, or traveling into the past is an impossibility. However, according to Relativity Theory skipping into the future should be quite possible, given the ability to attain great speeds approaching but not quite reaching the speed of light. We aren't that fast yet, but if we should live long enough, and attain sufficient technological advancement, relativistic speeds are within our grasp. When that day comes, the principles of time dilation will make future time travel very possible. However, by that method, it is a one way trip. There would be no way to come back with that particular technological approach. But we are still left with the question; is it possible to travel back to the past, by some other technological method?
Bill Tracer

Time Travel: Some Say Impossible, but is it? Part 2 - News - Bubblews - 1 views

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    In part 1 of this series, published here at Bubblews, www.bubblews.com/news/454618-time-travel-some-say-impossible-but-is-it-part-1 we introduced this debate, and discussed how as a consequence of Professor Einstein's Relativity Theory, approaching the speed of light creates the phenomenon of time dilation, which is effectively time travel forward into the future at an accelerated rate. This kind of forward time travel is however theoretically a one way trip, without any opportunity to return from that future to your originating "present time". We also dealt with the first, (weakest), of the major arguments used by time travel detractors to justify their unproven stand that time travel into the past is impossible. Here in part 2 we will move on to talking about another much stronger issue; the so-called paradox problem, often employed by those who declare backward time travel impossible. At first glance, this argument appears quite sound, but to really examine any subject properly one must do more than just glance at it.
Christian Miller

10 Best Written Video Games - 0 views

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    No matter the form of media, good writing can be admired like good cooking. A suspenseful intro hook thrown in to simmer with an intriguing storyline, seasoned by a logical plot, as well as a satisfying ending is as much akin to a meal as I can think of. I believe it was Ray Bradbury who said something along the lines of "every story has but one (proper) ending," and I found this quote to be more and more relevant throughout writing this list. In this list we will be examining some of the best written games whose aspects- in terms of writing- are very well-rounded. Good endings require an amazing setup, like propping up dominoes only to watch them fall elegantly and haphazardly into place. So please enjoy this list, gamer or not, because everyone enjoys when dominoes drop (i.e. the climax).
jessahfelton

Essential Elements Every Fantasy Fiction Novel Must Have - Collette Jackson-Fink - 0 views

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    Fantasy fiction is a popular genre in literature. Fantasy series such as George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter are what brings magic to the literary world. Their stories are unique and well-loved by numerous readers from around the world. However, fantasy fiction is a complicated genre to write in. If you are an aspiring author of fantasy fiction, you need to keep in mind of certain elements that your story should contain for it to be classified as fantasy.
jessahfelton

5 Tips to Develop the Characters of Your Science Fiction Novel - Rick Badman - 0 views

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    If you are writing your own sci-fi novel right now, you need to focus on your characters' development. It would help if you made sure that your characters are intriguing enough. This is one of the best ways to play with your story. The process of writing for this genre can be a dreading one. This article will help you during your journey in writing your science fiction novel by giving you tips on developing your characters. See the points below and incorporate them to come up with a successful book:
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Reasons Why Cats Make Great Pets - Lynda Hamblen - 0 views

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    Nothing compares to the excitement of going home to a furry companion. Many people have attested that having a pet gives many benefits on a day to day basis. If you are someone contemplating whether to get a pet or not, you better read this article. You probably have two major choices, a dog or a cat. Well, both are great companions. However, if you are almost deciding on getting a dog, you must give cats a chance. This article will give you the reasons why cats are the best pet you can have. Below are the great benefits of choosing a cat:
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How Poetry Helps You in Different Ways - Raymond Quattlebaum - 0 views

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    Life is a big mystery that everyone is trying to solve. Some may already have a handful of clues to figure everything out while others are still probably at the starting point. Literature is the best means to try to understand what life is all about because it is basically the way of life. One great aspect of literature is poetry; it is where works that are filled with aesthetics and ambiguity are found.
ishmael draco

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The Best AV System Provider - 1 views

Every time I have seminars or conferences to handle, I always ask the help of Ignite AV for my AV hire needs. They never fail me in providing excellent audio-visual solutions to any live events...

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jessahfelton

5 Reasons Why Science Fiction is an All-time Favorite Genre - Len Stage - 0 views

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    Science fiction, in literature, is defined as a category of speculative fiction that commonly showcases futuristic and extraordinary ideas, like space exploration, technological advancement, aliens, and more. In the platform of film, on the other hand, science fiction is referred to as the genre that utilizes imaginary and fictional science and technological-based portrayal of events that are not totally accepted by the integrating science. Regardless of what avenue it is, science fiction is truly one of the genres that have made it to the to-be-read and must-watch lists of every patrons.
jessahfelton

Why Should You Tell Your Story - 0 views

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    Have you been thinking about telling your own story to the world? If you yes, have you decided on what mode you should have in done? You have the privilege to share your story however you want. It can be through films, different verbal activities, or thorugh writing it down. If you are a fan of writing down your feelings, you are going to have a great time choosing writing as your mode of telling your story. This blog will help you be inspired of writing your own book. It will give you the reasons why you should pursue on sharing your story. Plus, you can also get some tips and tricks as you read through...
Mark Harding

Interview with Thomas Ligotti « The Teeming Brain - 0 views

  • I tried to give these stories a larger meaning than simply that of revenge, which is usually not a subject worth writing about as such.
  • This is going to sound monumentally egotistical, but at an early stage in my writing I became conscious of using wordplay that I knew wouldn’t translate well into another language. That came out of my obsession with the works of Vladimir Nabokov. So I stopped doing too much of that, which is difficult because wordplay comes fairly natural to me. And the problem with wordplay that’s too abstruse is this: if a reader doesn’t get it, then it was a waste of time to do it in the first place; if a reader does get it, it’s not really that much to get. I’ve analyzed the double entendres and multilingual puns in several of Nabokov’s books. That’s not what’s of most interest about him as a writer. What is interesting is his idiosyncratic persona and his obsession with death, harm, loss, and all those bad things which are at the core of literature in general but which, for a major big shot writer of the modern era, are especially pronounced in Nabokov.
Umar Jamil

Unnatural Desirez: Don't Quit - 0 views

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    When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest if you must, but don't Quit!
Justin Rogers

Enjoying The Best Home Theatre System - 1 views

The installation of my home theatre system paved the way to a good relationship between me and my neighbours. My children's peers keep on coming to our house because they are really enjoying the gr...

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damian fernando

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart - 0 views

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    "The Mysterious Benedict Society" is fun for both children and adults. Children will love the fact that it's the young ones in the book that have to save the adults. Adults will love the word play in the book - including Nomansan Island; The Mysterious Benedict Society" is a good enjoyable book to read for young and old.
Jean Brooks

Hero Zone | Superhero and Super Villain Network Collection - 0 views

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    Welcome to your favorite Superhero and Super Villain characters in Marvel, DC Comics, Anime, Cartoon Network and more great stuff to see in just one click.
jessahfelton

The Keys to Writing a Good Science Fiction Story - Len Stage - 0 views

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    Science fiction is an increasingly popular genre in literature. More and more readers are now hooked to science fiction stories because of the great amount of creativity and imagination that these stories possess. Science fiction, in essence, is a literary genre that anchors on science and technology. It is a kind of speculative fiction that deals with the imaginative, futuristic, and scientific concepts such as extraterrestrial life, time travel, space exploration, robots, apocalypse, and more.
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Self-Editing Fantasy Fiction: 4 Essential Rules to Perfect Your Book - Collette Jackson... - 0 views

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