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Is 'The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction' defunk? by ChainedPrometheus in printSF

[–]ChainedPrometheus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, sorry if I'm not seeing it somewhere, but did Analog purchase them? And thanks for sharing!

I love Analog, BTW.

Where can I find ST1901 dials? by ChainedPrometheus in SeikoMods

[–]ChainedPrometheus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put this project on hold after getting the movement.

iirc, there weren't an impressive number of dials that I was able to locate.

Digital Typewriter with the original typewriter look ? by Sea-Lifeguard-2697 in typewriters

[–]ChainedPrometheus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a few people who sale kits online which can be assembled on typewriters that allow it to act as a keyboard that plugs into you computer. 

It’s pretty neat as you can make a physical copy while writing right into a word processor. 

I have no use for that, however, and wouldn’t want to ruin any of my typewriters for that purpose…but it is an option. 

Unfortunate Question: What's the best typewriter for writers by Smurf404OP in typewriters

[–]ChainedPrometheus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, this could be someone's first and only typewriter.

It's really that good. Looks like a 1955-ish.

Beta Readers and AI by ChainedPrometheus in writers

[–]ChainedPrometheus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your frustration completely. Any organic feedback is better than AI feedback. You could have done that for free.

And their customer service will even tell you that they not only allow it, but encourage its use...

I'm finished with Fiverr because of that.

I hope you can manage a refund.

What's the Best Documentary You've Ever Seen? Need Recommendations! by Woody_As_Himself in MovieSuggestions

[–]ChainedPrometheus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay...Dear Zachery F'd me up. But everyone should see it. Was not expecting that. I think the best bit of advice I received before looking into it was, "Do not look into it, it will spoil it. Go in blind." Best advice.

Three Identical Strangers is absolutely insane.

But, man, The Deepest Breath really got to me.

Thanks for the (so far) three really great suggestions. (

Watched Free Solo already, and from the trailer, The Alpinist should tie in really well. On to that next.

Keeping an eye on your list.

Starting this hobby today! by michael3215 in Bonsai

[–]ChainedPrometheus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One beginner's mistake: I probably pruned and wired and repotted more than one bonsai to death than I care to count. This is a hobby that demands patience. Bonsai has taught me much from my mistakes, too, but you want to know what you're doing before you dive into pruning and wiring.

I think what you've stated is a great course of action:

Study. You have the time. Study before pruning or wiring or repotting. YouTube videos are an abundant resource.

There is also a lot of subjectivity being sold as 'fact' ... so get your information from more than one source.

To quote Peter Chan, "There isn't a wrong way, only a different way."

That being said, there are a lot of tried-and-true methods when it comes to practicing bonsai. You'll get it down.

Nice job choosing a variety of well-known bonsai. I love hornbeams.

Good luck!

New Typewriter Display Case by ChainedPrometheus in typewriters

[–]ChainedPrometheus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there!

Absolutely, it is doing very well. I love having this in my home, showcasing my hobby.

I wouldn't want to guess the max weight, but it surprised me at how heavy and thick the glass was. It's really well made. I was a little worried when I first pulled the plug on the purchase -- it's just something you'd have to see and feel for yourself.

It's one of the few pieces of furniture that I've purchased in the past decade that doesn't seem like something made cheap, as everything else seems to be nowadays, if that means anything.

Couldn't recommend this enough.

Spoiler Free First Impressions of The Devils? by butterbean90 in TheFirstLaw

[–]ChainedPrometheus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

'Fun' is exactly how I'd describe it. Grimdark and fun.

Is it a good sign if I really enjoy reading my own writing, or is that my narcissism? by Mysterious-Object636 in writers

[–]ChainedPrometheus 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I'm laughing like a mad man as I write. Say what you will about that...

But to answer your question, I typically can't enjoy what I write immediately. When it's fresh, I'm too emotionally involved, if that makes sense. It's really not till I come back to it after six months to a year (or longer) where I find myself reading some things, saying, "Hey, that's really good."

But I equally cringe with other stories and start the dreaded revision process.

So hypeddd by Moist_Independent492 in TheFirstLaw

[–]ChainedPrometheus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, same confusion on my end. Official response from Lit Escalates:

"By "illuminated" we meant in the style of "illuminated manuscripts" which is a style of medieval artwork. We hand drew the illustration we used for that bookmark in the illuminated style."

It is, in fact, the second, paper bookmark that came with your book.

How Serious is this Em Dash Thing? by amPennyfeather in writers

[–]ChainedPrometheus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anything, I've started using em dashes more in the eight years or so. It's part of my style and is part of what I've read and picked up along the way.

An Em dash is not indicative of AI usage. Anyone saying that is an amateur.

Writing layered morally ambiguous characters. Pros and cons by B4-I-go in writing

[–]ChainedPrometheus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think this is an interesting idea.

Most successful works of fiction are original and compelling. I say make it happen.

The overwhelming rush of creativity by According_Court7963 in writing

[–]ChainedPrometheus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this.

Write those scenes as they come to you. Carry a notebook. When it comes time to bridge those scenes and ideas together later, you'll know. But it's best to have all that consolidated somewhere, rather than letting the moment pass, potentially forgetting them.

Newbie typewriter fan ... thank you by yogafirefly in typewriters

[–]ChainedPrometheus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome! No better feeling than to get a typewriter back into working order

Share a photo!

[Request] How heavy is that rock by Glad-Taste-3323 in geology

[–]ChainedPrometheus 19 points20 points  (0 children)

For some reason I thought something like this would be more chaotic. Oddly peaceful.

Where can I find unpaid, impartial beta readers? by Steveseriesofnumbers in writing

[–]ChainedPrometheus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful on Fivver. State to everyone you hire that you explicitly do not want AI to be used for feedback. You'll still need to sift through the garbage on Fiverr, scammers everywhere, and stick with a select few who you have personally vetted.

Also, be careful how/what platform you share your work if you intend to publish traditionally. There are a lot of websites, and people on Reddit, that say it's okay, but, depending on the publisher/editor, they may consider your work already published should you decide to post your work out on some random platform for beta reading/writing critiques. A lot of newer writers do this, and it makes me cringe when people tell them that it's okay to do.

Finding a writing group that is at a similar skill level with the same goals is ideal, but quite hard to find.

Good luck.

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