So, I was thinking of writing a story. I had a few half formed ideas in my brain. Then onto my MSN list comes a feller I haven't talked to for YEARS. Literally, YEARS. We shoot the breeze a bit. And I shoot him my idea of a near future YA set in earth's orbit, detailing a war between factions.
And he goes, "Oh, that sounds neat. Did I mention I'm an expert on orbital dynamics and space warfare? Here is 20 pages of tailor made advice."
And suddenly vague idea turns into 17,000 words written in 4 days
When this happens to a book, I say that it's clearly a sign that the book is part of the Mandate of Heaven. Yes, I am a Chinese history nut, why do you ask?
Anywho, have you ever had this happen? If so, share stories about it!
And he goes, "Oh, that sounds neat. Did I mention I'm an expert on orbital dynamics and space warfare? Here is 20 pages of tailor made advice."
And suddenly vague idea turns into 17,000 words written in 4 days
When this happens to a book, I say that it's clearly a sign that the book is part of the Mandate of Heaven. Yes, I am a Chinese history nut, why do you ask?
Anywho, have you ever had this happen? If so, share stories about it!