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The capitalization seems like a really minor issue, easily fixed, and ultimately not that big a deal, but that's Hacker News for you. That said, if you want to
by willstepp 13y ago
The capitalization seems like a really minor issue, easily fixed, and ultimately not that big a deal, but that's Hacker News for you. That said, if you want to be the ee cummings of novelists, go for it. Novel writing is an artform, not a programming language. Cormac McCarthy doesn't use quotation marks, so what. Big deal.
Being a fan of both Adams and Stephenson I want to read this when I get an opportunity, did you write it during NaNoWriMo by any chance?
- MarkPNeyer 13y agoi did. it's been stewing in my head for a long time. a friend finished last night, saying it was a "rough gem." high praise; i'm much more inspired to finish. my goal is, among other things, to get some concepts in computer science into the mainstream thought. to me, p vs np is the most fascinating question ever asked.
- willstepp 13y agoCool, I started a novel during NaNoWriMo this year as well, although I'm still finishing up the first draft. Your concept sounds interesting, can't wait to check it out.
- eximius 13y ago"The capitalization seems like a really minor issue, easily fixed, and ultimately not that big a deal, but that's Hacker News for you." If you're going to ask a bunch of people edit your work for free, then they have the right to criticize however they please. I'd love to read it but putting up with the capitalization is more of an annoyance than reading it is worth.