In 2023, I wrote a 65,000-word novel about a Dyson Sphere which was a finalist for a science fiction contest. I did it all on my smartphone. Then, the contest crumbled to pieces.
Writing a novel in itself is its own opportunity -- That's what I've gotten out of this contest, anyway. It sucks that the money and esteem of the contest has fallen through, but what you've ended up with is certainly something to be proud of. Sometimes an artificial deadline is just what writers need to get some work done. Congrats on your accomplishment! If I have some time in the next few months, I'd love to take a look at your story.
Wow! I totally forgot about the Dyson Sphere contest. That's crazy. I remember I thought about entering it too, but I never got past Wikipedia'ing "dyson sphere."
That's a bummer that the contest collapsed. But it's AMAZING that you managed to write a whole hard sci-fi novel on your phone!!!
Writing a novel in itself is its own opportunity -- That's what I've gotten out of this contest, anyway. It sucks that the money and esteem of the contest has fallen through, but what you've ended up with is certainly something to be proud of. Sometimes an artificial deadline is just what writers need to get some work done. Congrats on your accomplishment! If I have some time in the next few months, I'd love to take a look at your story.
Thanks, Jeff! Congrats on yours as well. It was no small feat what we did. I'd gladly read what you came up with as well when I have the time.
Wow! I totally forgot about the Dyson Sphere contest. That's crazy. I remember I thought about entering it too, but I never got past Wikipedia'ing "dyson sphere."
That's a bummer that the contest collapsed. But it's AMAZING that you managed to write a whole hard sci-fi novel on your phone!!!
Who knows if I can do it again! (Writing on my cell phone, not entering sketchy contests haha)