When I first sat down to finally write Galaxy’s Child, I thought I was just telling a story, something I had been daydreaming about for decades. What I didn’t expect was how much the process would teach me. Not just about writing, but about myself. Science fiction challenges writers to imagine the future, but in… Continue reading What Writing Sci-Fi Taught Me About Myself
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Things I Googled While Writing Galaxy’s Child
Writing a science fiction novel is a lot like trying to build a spaceship out of duct tape, ambition, and a Wi-Fi connection. You think you’re just crafting a story, but then you look at your browser history and realize that if someone were monitoring your searches (they sure are), they might have questions. So… Continue reading Things I Googled While Writing Galaxy’s Child
What I Learned About Myself Writing Galaxy’s Child
When I first sat down to write Galaxy’s Child, I wasn’t just writing a science fiction novel, I was stepping into something much more personal. I had carried this story with me for decades, always in the background, always waiting for the right moment. What I didn’t expect was how much the process of finally… Continue reading What I Learned About Myself Writing Galaxy’s Child
Discipline, Deadlines, and the Drive to Finish
First off, apologies for not posting my blog as scheduled on Wednesday. I will try posting on Thursdays from now on as it seems that my Thursday posts get more visibility than Wednesday posts. This is all new and try and error for me! Writing a book isn’t just about inspiration, it’s about structure. And… Continue reading Discipline, Deadlines, and the Drive to Finish
How AI Helped Me Finally Write the Novel I Dreamed of
Over the past several days, I’ve had a few people ask how I managed to write Galaxy’s Child, a science fiction novel with layers of character development, world-building, and a long arc that spans a trilogy. The truth is this story has been with me for over 40 years… but I only finally wrote it… Continue reading How AI Helped Me Finally Write the Novel I Dreamed of
David P. Lloyd 