I'm working on a Sci Fi series. I've finished the first book, I'm re-writing the second book, I've drafted the third book, and I've outlined books 4 thru 10 (I've been working on this since, uh, since before the internet, it has only now begun to come together the way I want it.)
In the course of writing, re writing , etc, I have developed a list of characters, a list of planets, and a list of star-systems. I've also indexed people, places and things. (Mostly just the 'proper nouns') and I've mapped one of the planets.
So. Should I include this stuff in the manuscripts?
Also, I had one suggestion that I make a star map of the various systems so people don't get confused about going from here to there. Aside from the problems in making a 3-d map and turning it into 2-d, wouldn't that be a little anal?
And Finally: This whole project seemed ambitious when I started it. Anyone interested in a long term project which will involve reading, handholding, advice, and a bit of editing before it is finally finished?
Is there a god out there?
In the course of writing, re writing , etc, I have developed a list of characters, a list of planets, and a list of star-systems. I've also indexed people, places and things. (Mostly just the 'proper nouns') and I've mapped one of the planets.
So. Should I include this stuff in the manuscripts?
Also, I had one suggestion that I make a star map of the various systems so people don't get confused about going from here to there. Aside from the problems in making a 3-d map and turning it into 2-d, wouldn't that be a little anal?
And Finally: This whole project seemed ambitious when I started it. Anyone interested in a long term project which will involve reading, handholding, advice, and a bit of editing before it is finally finished?
Is there a god out there?
