Hi all, As you may see, this is my first post here. Seen this forum before though, but did not pay any interest in it, until now. There are some very interesting topics here! So, as the title says, I am interested in creating some kind of Sci-Fi novel. Not too futuristic though (no space-battles, intergalactic conquest etc), but mild Sci-Fi, like let’s say the Half Life games, or maybe even a Mad Max style. I have written already several 'novels', but none of them are completed. Some are in Dutch, others are in English. But, here lies the problem. Since I am Dutch, my English is kinda limited, though my English isn’t that bad, but I am not sure if it is good enough for a book. Oh yes, I am a huge fan of post-apocalyptic scenes, Mad Max related subjects and deep, intricate stories packed with action, drama and dialogues that are not copy-pasted from sesame street.
I could help, and although I'm not a native speaker of English myself I think I speak it with the same fluency as I speak Gaidhlig. I'm good at thinking of new ideas, and originality is something I demand from those ideas, and usually come up with their practical uses and explanations, as well. Although I wouldn't really want to write much. Writing sci-fi, with laser beams and hovercars, isn't my specialty
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I read your PM, and I would like to apologize for 'recruiting'. I read lots of topics here already though, very interesting. It's just excitement I guess, won't happen again.
