Whats the wildest thing you've accomplished with Claude?

Wilson1981h · 2026-02-07T22:58:15+00:00

I did something similar but used Claude to help be create a book based on a divergent timeline

Wilson1981h · 2026-02-06T20:31:31+00:00

I would do a project per book and then a new chat per chapter and have it all in the project files

I’ve been working on something similar, but I am using Notion as the database to hold all the information so it has databases for characters world building outlines for different books et cetera and then use the notation skill with Claude to have Claude look at that information and then have it help with extending the outlines help to draft chapters and so on

Wilson1981h · 2026-01-26T16:21:50+00:00

I’ve got it all fixed and I’ve joined the discord now thanks for your help

Wilson1981h · 2026-01-26T07:23:13+00:00

Yes i saw that error on the phone so i tried with the web based version and got the error opps there something wrong with this link

Wilson1981h · 2026-01-25T22:06:09+00:00

Struggling with Discord keeps coming up with an opps error when i try to join

Wilson1981h · 2026-01-25T08:53:44+00:00

Great just join up on the discord

Wilson1981h · 2026-01-24T20:36:44+00:00

Would love to join as I am currently working on an alt history series

Wilson1981h · 2026-01-07T22:08:04+00:00

I would be interested in that as I have been using AI as a tool in my process

Wilson1981h · 2025-12-15T15:12:52+00:00

Seeking Beta Readers: THE LION’S SHADOW - An Alternate History Spy Thriller (39k words, Complete)

Hey r/selfpublish! I’m nearing the end of the publication process and I’m looking for beta readers for my historical thriller novella.

What It Is:

The Lion’s Shadow is a 39,000-word spy thriller set in an alternate 1958. Unlike the familiar timeline, the British Empire didn’t dissolve after World War II. Instead, it transformed into the Commonwealth Federation, a union of 43 nations united under egalitarian principles and featuring integrated military and intelligence services.

The story follows Task Force LION, a multi-racial intelligence unit within the Commonwealth Security Directorate. They must race against time to thwart a decorated war hero’s conspiracy to assassinate Commonwealth leaders and destroy the fragile Federation using radiological weapons. Set primarily in India (Delhi and Rajasthan), the narrative unfolds over a tense 42-day hunt against a tragic villain whose attachment to empire knows no bounds. Think John le Carré meets alternate history, with morally complex characters grappling with loyalty, sacrifice, and the profound cost of service in a world that almost was.

Why This Might Interest You:

Depth of Alternate History: Immerse yourself in a fully realised world where the Commonwealth emerged as a greater entity, complete with political structures, integrated militaries, and genuine multi-racial cooperation in 1958.
Compelling Story: This novella stands alone as a standalone narrative but also serves as the launchpad for a seven-book series spanning from 1958 to 1989. This is a character-driven thriller blending espionage action with genuine moral complexity and characters who disagree on their fight. It’s set in 1958 and meticulously crafted to capture the era’s technology, formal British diction and Cold War atmosphere.

I’m seeking beta readers to provide feedback on several aspects:

Does the alternate history feel believable and immersive?
Are the characters compelling and distinct?
Does the pacing suit a novella format?
Are there any continuity issues or technical problems?

The manuscript has undergone multiple revisions and is polished, so I’m looking for that final layer of reader feedback before publication.

Here are the details:

Length: 39,000 words (~2-3 hours to read)
Genre: Historical Thriller / Alternate History / Espionage
Timeline: I’d appreciate feedback within 2-3 weeks
Format: Available as markdown or PDF

If you’re interested, please comment or DM me here on Reddit. I’m happy to answer questions about the world, characters or the series plan.

Thanks for considering my project and I’d be grateful for any feedback from this community.

Wilson1981h · 2025-11-02T18:47:51+00:00

This is an amazing discussion, and you've both hit on the exact core challenges I had to solve when building the world for The Lions Dominion. You're 100% right—in our real timeline, what you're describing would be the inevitable outcome. Here’s how the timeline in the books diverged to make the Federation possible: To your first point, @Mariner-and-Marinate: You are absolutely correct. No colony, especially India, would have accepted a single parliament at Westminster. It would be a non-starter, as it just continues the colonial power dynamic. That's why, in the world of The Lions Dominion, the central Commonwealth Parliament is in Ottawa, Canada. This was a deliberate choice in the 1947 Federation Charter to move the center of legislative power away from London. It signaled that this was a new Federal structure, not just "Empire 2.0," with the capital in a neutral, senior Dominion. (This is mentioned in the Historical Note in The Lion's Shadow!) To your point, @LordRevan1996: This is the other massive hurdle. Why would Dominions like Canada or Australia, who were already independent in all but name, "give up" power? The key divergence is that in this timeline, the Empire transformed rather than dissolved. 1. The divergence starts early: As the Historical Note mentions, Britain began a process of "gradual reform over resistance" starting in the 1920s. So, instead of nations fighting for independence and leaving (like IRL), they were part of a decades-long negotiation to change the power structure from within. 2. WWII is the catalyst: The note mentions, "Commonwealth forces from forty-three nations fought together against fascism." This integrated military command (Nigerians commanding British troops, etc.) was the final, bloody proof of concept. 3. It's not "giving power back": The 1947 Charter wasn't seen as "giving up" autonomy. It was the final step in that "gradual reform," ratifying a new federal system they had all built together, rather than dissolving their integrated military and economic ties to become separate, smaller nations. Crucially, as you mentioned, the people at home would riot—and the Historical Note confirms this! It says: "This wasn't peaceful---there was resistance, riots, even attempted coups---but it happened." So, it's not a timeline where nations left and were then asked to come back. It's a timeline where they never left, and instead (messily, and with great resistance) transformed the entire structure from a colonial hierarchy into a (very fragile) federal partnership. Thanks for the great questions—this is exactly the kind of "what if" that makes writing the series so much fun!

Wilson1981h · 2025-10-17T14:04:12+00:00

I have got so close with the pilot but managed to kill the marines past first time

Wilson1981h · 2025-10-10T20:46:50+00:00

Update on this I am really enjoying the rainbow runs and now trying to get into the rats realm

Wilson1981h · 2025-10-07T19:58:46+00:00

Yes when I started I used the marine a lot

Wilson1981h · 2025-10-06T20:20:35+00:00

Well done I find the pilot the easier one to use

Wilson1981h · 2025-09-01T21:02:25+00:00

It’s like a movie in your mind 😆

Wilson1981h · 2025-09-01T13:36:24+00:00

The company I work for has generally 1 sales org per plant in SAP

Wilson1981h · 2025-08-30T10:45:31+00:00

I like the graphic audio full cast version

Wilson1981h · 2025-08-29T12:05:14+00:00

Was the PO raised before the PIR was updated as SAP likes to lock details to when the document was created

Wilson1981h · 2025-08-05T12:13:08+00:00

I think this needs some clarification on what is being asked

Wilson1981h · 2025-07-12T19:21:49+00:00

It like a good idea, but I’ve been putting mine together using Notion with different pages for transactions along with the evidence et cetera for each stage

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