#scificommunity

[surrealart07]

Vast Horizons and Iron Giants

A study on scale and atmosphere in futuristic environment design.

[oyinade125]

Community Talk: Is Raw Talent Overrated?

One of the best conversations on QuillWeave this week came out of a simple question: is raw talent overrated?

The answer our members kept circling back to, in different words: talent can give you a head start, but it doesn't carry you to the finish line.

A few things members shared that stuck with me —

One member talked about how learning the actual craft of writing became more valuable the longer they wrote, more than any natural ability they started with.

Another said it was years of practice, not raw talent, that they ended up being proud of.

A third pointed out that consistency, lived experience, and just showing up over time are what really shape a writer — more than whatever "gift" they were born with.

It's a good reminder: writing isn't reserved for people who came out of the womb gifted. Like any creative skill, it can be learned, practiced, and built — one draft at a time.

So if you've ever caught yourself wondering "am I really a writer?" — here's your answer: if you have the passion to tell stories, and you're willing to keep learning, you're already on the journey.

💙 — QuillWeave

[kpimpinella]

Stop Getting Fantasy Advice for Your Science Fiction Novel

One of the strangest things about being a science fiction writer is that we're constantly told to join "writing communities."

Which sounds great.

Until you realize most of them are built around fantasy, romance, or general fiction.

You ask a question about AI ethics. Someone tells you to add more magic.

You ask about interstellar politics. Someone suggests a chosen one prophecy.

You ask about military command structure aboard a starship. Someone recommends a love triangle.

Science fiction deserves its own space.

A place where people understand worldbuilding as systems, technology as consequence, and stories that ask "what if?" instead of "once upon a time."

That's Space Authors.

A community for science fiction writers focused on: Storytelling. Worldbuilding. Narrative Architecture. Live Writing Sessions. Serious Craft Discussions. Live Editor Q&As. Feedback at the scene level... and more.

If you're writing science fiction and you've been wishing there was a place built specifically for us... You're not alone.

Launch is coming soon.

#ScienceFiction #SciFiWriter #WritingCommunity #Worldbuilding #AmWritingSciFi

[hiramaspliff]

Two of my favourite things finally together at last. #StarTrek #scifi #scificommunity #startrektng #makeitso #TarotCards #tarotcommunity #witchesofinstagram #greywitchesofinstagram #eclecticwitchesofinstagram #malewitchesofinstagram #pagansofinstagram #wiccansofinstagram #wiccan #pagan #eclecticwitch #instawitch #malewitch #greywitch #i (at South Hams) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfKJ_vHMlOKV2SbctTERBphHPkbcoBNbQjoYMU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[antideluvian-blog]

More progress on this #commission I got the torso more or less sorted. Once the face dries I’ll go back in and add some red patterns and horns on the skin. In the meantime it’s time to mass in the legs.#scificommunity #alienwarrior #alieninvasion #cardgameart #scifiart #scifi #scifibooks #halo #masseffect #sydmead #ralphmcquarrie #alien #aliensarereal #militaryscifi #cyberpunk #scifipainting #oilpainting #gameart #characterillustration #conceptillustration #alienworld #futuristicarmor #alienhunter #scifiartist #commissionsopen (at The Atelier at Flowerfield Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNONeCBwTi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n7cbl0exx6qo

[pyroleon15]

#BigAnnouncement here! Probably one of the biggest regarding my involvement in the #SaberCommunity , #StarWarsCommunity, and the #SciFiCommunity in general. . Kyber Cave will have it's #GrandOpening tomorrow, #Saturday #December1 , here at the Solano Towne Mall in Fairfield. As far as we know, this is the first time #NorCal will have its own public #SaberShop , and that's beyond exciting for us. . In addition, #yourstruly got hired as its #SaberTechnician , meaning that I'll be the one dealing with any installation of electronics, hardware troubleshooting, and repairs. Many who know and #followme know that I love dabbling with #sabers and and generalnwork with electronics from time to time. I'm continuing to learn new things about it, but with this, it'll really help me improve my skills a lot. . Last but not least, if ur a fan of sabers, the one and only Gary Ripper of @ripperblades will be appearing as our #SpecialGuest with a special announcement regarding his blades, so don't miss out! Make sure to share this and spread the word. Can't wait to see you all there. 😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0FFaxHOEn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i1ymj48s2xz1