Writing the Crazy Sci-Fi Dream Story

Not long ago on Facebook, I mentioned a crazy intense dream involving aliens and a bunch of just random scenes. I also got a mild clue from the creative energy of the universe that said "Foundation of a series." Yes, a cryptic feeling indeed. Even so, I've started putting this dream and it's random scenes to digital paper, with a possible aim at publishing the work in the next few years.

As you can imagine, entering the publishing/author/literary world is like going to a Japanese theme park. It's something completely new and different for me, that looks pretty exciting from the outside. Once again, it's also a chance to learn some new things, be creative, and grow as a person.

So far, I have a general premise flushed out, a handful of main characters, and about 12 small chapters of sorts, and several easter eggs thrown in for fun. Needless to say, this is only the beginning and there is a TON of proofing, rereading, grammar checking, sculpting yet to do to make all the elements gel. All the parts I saw in the original dream are typed up, almost verbatim.

Backing up just a little, yes, I have a knack for creative writing and obviously like to do it enough to keep this blog going. Now if you would've told me I'd take ANY interest in loose journalism, or anything literary, I'd have said you were off your trolley (Thanks Tracey!). Why? I'm just not a big reader. While I can appreciate a good work, sitting down with a novel is just not something I enjoy as much as other things in life. Reading isn't a bad thing at all, it's just not my first or preferred way to entertain myself. Conversely, I will read things on the Internet from time to time if there's a desire to learn about a topic or how to do something new. Otherwise, my head's in other things.

For the record, a good reference library is an excellent tool, and reading can do wonders for one's vocabulary. Despite not being into reading, these benefits just can't be ignored.

So here's the plan. I'll keep developing the sci-fi story and keep everybody updated on the progress. A couple of you who've expressed interest will likely get a copy of what I've done so far for feedback. The constructive criticism and tuning would be much appreciated.

I seriously have no clue where this will lead, but it'll be yet another adventure and good learning experience. Should I actually get published, we may all need therapy and a good stiff drink while scratching our heads as to what the hell just happened. ;)