The Book Project

A casual visitor to Lem's blog would read the topics and the comments, and then sit back and drink a few belts of whiskey muse for a few moments about the high level of writing that has evolved on this blog.  There really is no place like Lem's, he said clicking his heels together.  The originality and creativity of the writing are testament to the diversity of personalities and perspectives of the writers.

With Lem's support I am proposing that we write a book.

The premise is simple.  As many of us who want to participate in The Book Project will volunteer to write one chapter every few weeks.  For example, if there are ten writers, then each one will write and post a chapter every ten weeks.  There will be a basic cast of characters at the start, and each author has latitude to add, kill off, or otherwise change the characters and their various settings.   You don't need to be a regular poster to participate.  Your chapters can be emailed to Lem or to me for posting when it's your turn.

The chapters need not be lengthy, just interesting.  Keep the plot moving, add twists and turns and surprises. A new chapter will be posted, once each week, on the same day each week, until we have reached the end of the book.  How will we know when we've reached the end?  No idea, but we will.

Some of us are artists.  That's a big plus. Photoshopped pictures, gifs and other art that explains or enhances your chapters is wonderful.  Or add background music.  Really, you have a lot of liberty in what you write and how it is presented.   Be original, and don't personalize your writing with any remarks about other commenters.

Are you in?  Send Lem an email with your email address.  Lem will sent that information to me, and I'll be in contact with more details.