Hello folks, welcome to the twelfth (12th) writing club update. Just to pick a random book off of my shelf, chapter 12 of Foucault’s Pendumul Umberto Eco begins with

Sub umbra alarum taurum

Which apropos of the topic of that book, is the Rosicrucian motto. Something about being under the protection of God’s wings–anyway, among other things, they were like a religious puzzle group that loved leaving little hints for fellow obsessives to follow.

Speaking of obsessed brainiacs…!

As always, all are welcome to participate in the writing club, but these are our current roster of regular participants. Those who do battle against the great enemy indolence, by their pens, pencils, or keyboards. I look forward to hearing your updates!

  • Clockwork@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    8 days ago

    Well, summer is hardcore SUCKING here (been raining for like 12 days out of the last 15…), so I got the chance to write a bit more.

    Done this month:

    • Translation of ALXD’s Solarpunk Seed Library to Italian (also the reason why I had to delay this update for a few days)
    • Finally started the Kanteletar novel! Only three chapters in so far, and only in Italian
    • After reading mostly fiction for six months, I read an essay (Work by Andrea Komlosy) and damn, it felt so refreshing!

    To be done in July:

    • Finish the first Kanteletar story and translate it to English
    • Edit that god-forsaken fantasy I’ve been postponing for… I don’t want to count the months even, lmao
    • I’ve had another cool idea for the Meteorina, so maybe sketch that down too?
    • hazeebabee@slrpnk.netEnglish
      1·
      8 days ago

      Ooooo kudos on getting so much done! It can be so tricky translating in a way thay lets the original authors style shine through.

      Also I’m kind of jealous of the rain, we were supposed to get a big storm where I’m at, but haven’t gotten more than an hour of rain at a time.

    • grrgyle@slrpnk.netOPMEnglish
      1·
      8 days ago

      Well, summer is hardcore SUCKING here […] so I got the chance to write a bit more.

      Hahahaha, funny how these two so often go together.

      Sounds like you had a good month. Also great to hear about that Solarpunk Seed Library getting some love! It’s such a cool idea.

      I can’t remember our last conversation in detail–what’s keeping you from editing that fantasy story? Not to judge, your worst months are more productive than my best ones haha. I know it goes a bit beyond the scope of this group, but I’m wondering if this is something the writing club might be able to take a look at in more detail - like is there are particular part that’s giving you trouble?

      • Clockwork@slrpnk.netEnglish
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        8 days ago

        I think it’s because it’s an old story that I wrote in 2021-22 and I edited/reviewed it so many times that I just can’t motivate myself to edit it on my own again. It would be a lot easier if I got someone that followed me through the process because it would feel like I’m not entering the echo chamber again, but maybe that part will begin next month (hopefully!)