by Jim Stitzel | Feb 27, 2006 | Writing
Random thought that’s probably an obvious ‘duh!’ statement – the fact that we don’t know nearly everything there is to know about science is the very thing that allows us to write science fiction literature. Pretty obvious statement, I...
by Jim Stitzel | Feb 24, 2006 | Writing
“The trials begin tomorrow.†The older man was leaning against the rail, watching as the waves slid past beneath the bow of the ship. “I cannot wait. I’ll likely not sleep tonight,†the younger one replied. He stood a couple paces off,...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 26, 2006 | Writing
Per certain requests, I am going to post up the first chapter of a story I wrote a while back for a discussion forum. I used to play a CCG called “Warlord”:http://www.warlordccg.com but later had to quit, due to lack of local interest and lack of finances...
by Jim Stitzel | Jan 19, 2006 | Writing
I’ve always had an active imagination (though this has not always been a good thing). As a kid I came up with all kinds of scenarios involving outer space, mythical creatures, superheroes, and far-off lands. And being the avid reader that I was, I only further...
by Jim Stitzel | Nov 1, 2005 | Writing
Writing is strenuous work. You wouldn’t think it would be just to look at it. But it takes effort and discipline and energy. I often leave a lengthy session of writing feeling fatigued, both mentally and physically. It takes a lot out of me. Yet it is some of...
