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Hey I am starting a new Sci-Fi book series I have several ideas but I can't get a book going. So I have the design of my space ship figured out and my main characters name is Luna and my robots are ''designed'' but other then that I am stumped!
I need suggestions in these areas!
1: The space ships name
2: Character/robot names
3: The series name- my idea the Star Walkers
4: Planets names
5: Some scientific calculations!
6: Space suit designs
7: Alien designs
So if you have a story idea I will consider it!

So guys help. \:D/
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I love writing and would give suggestions but this sort of writing is way out of my depth. I know nothing about science fiction. :(

So is what you need a plot or just some ideas to get the story going?
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Ya it's not my comfort zone but I had an inspiration and drew a bunch of robots and wanted to use them so

And I need a little of both :oops:
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Here is one random idea I came up with.

Start out the book with a mystery. Like a mysterious disappearance that kicks the story off. That's attention grabbing. And if you need a plot, have the mysterious character finally show at the end of the book.
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you gave me a good idea MF!!
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Whenever I'm trying to name things, I tend to go to the googletranslate website and use Greek or Latin words that mean...well, whatever you have in mind for the thing you're trying to name. :D
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I usually build ideas in my mind for awhile. If it doesn't last long there I know I can't write it.
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Like your doing now, ;) , I often go to my close friends or people I know for help. I am attempting to write a book as well, and often I have to just force myself to write, and then go back later and perfect it. I also find a lot of inspiration in nature, and in reading other books of the same genre. Oh, and you said you need ideas for a spacesuit, right? Who would the spacesuit be for, 'cause I have some ideas. \:D/
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Like MnM said, I find the best way to break my writers' block is to just force myself to write. If the scene I end up with is no good, I either perfect it, or throw it out and start over. I oftentimes end up actually liking what I write, though.

If all else fails, I take some time off to puzzle it out in my head. I've been working on a particularly tough problem (Time travel paradox) for at least a month now. But I'm finally almost ready to write it, methinks.
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You could give me ideas for anyone MnM!
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Vogue wrote:You could give me ideas for anyone MnM!
Do you want the spacesuit to look like an actual spacesuit, or just be, like, a normal outfit with some resemblance to a normal spacesuit? :D
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When I am naming characters in my novels and stories, imagine how the character acts and feels and try to name it fittingly. I'll try to sketch a drawing for a suit, if you would like. I have no idea when I could get it to you, with school starting up and all, but I'll try!
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Sometimes when I have trouble naming my characters I get a name book and look through it. They have so many interesting names. Are you looking for unusual names or more common ones?
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She is probably looking for names like Zora and Ivo. I think, anyways. :)
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Zora is a video game character.
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Yes Emma! Anything like that. My main character is Luna. And I want to use Miranda [that's a moon I think ] And I'm trying to decide if any planet names sound good as people/alien names?
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MnM wrote:
Vogue wrote:You could give me ideas for anyone MnM!
Do you want the spacesuit to look like an actual spacesuit, or just be, like, a normal outfit with some resemblance to a normal spacesuit? :D
I think you missed this question Vogue. :anxious:
Jupiter sounds kind of good for a guys name...
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Blitz wrote:Zora is a video game character.
Appently the video game maker and I have something in common.... Which video game? I was just suggesting it from a book I wrote. I have never heard that before my stories.
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WOW you guys are great!
Sorry MnM! I think I want a mix of "space suit" and normal clothes. I thought like a bike skort with capri pants underneath, a necked shirt with buttons on it?
And I could'n decide on Jupiter as name but I do kinda like it!
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Several series. I don't remember the specifics. The only reason I know that fact is because of a friend of mine is an extreme zelda fan.
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