2025 - Against the Fall
Preparation
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Theme
This year's theme is Against the Fall, inspired by sungazer's song and album Against the Fall of Night. Core to wow that's a lot of stars is the idea that people are always fighting to make the galaxy a better place. This WorldEmber, I'll be writing about the bad things that are happening or have happened, and what people are doing to defend against or recover from those things.
Sungazer is a jazz fusion band, which is a genre that takes the tradition of jazz and builds upon it with other influences. I want this to inspire worldbuilding that is in clear conversation with what came before it. What happened in the past of this setting that is now foundational for its present and prospective futures.
Goals
10k Words
As usual, my goal is 10k. I didn't quite make it last year, but with less travel and a weekly writing group, I'm hoping I'll have the time and energy for it this year.Filling in Gaps
My focus is high-priority articles, particularly if they fit the theme. They'll span from mythical figures to advanced technologies to planetary overviews.Good Enough
Perfect is illusive an unattainable, but I often aim for it anyway. This WorldEmber, I'm focusing on "good enough". I suspect I'll have more fun AND like my articles much more than expected.Extras
As with the last two years, I have a short story and scavenger hunt planned. No spoilers, but if you want to partake in the hunt, you may want to update your identification...Article Overview
Stats
Here will be numbers!| Category | Total Words (WA/Real) | Total Articles | Average (WA/Real) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Places & Things | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
| People & Groups | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Flora & Fauna | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Culture & History | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Prose | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Totals | 0 / 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 |
Superlatives
Progress
2,980 / 10,000
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Cozy Cottage Oath:
- I will stop to stoke the fire when it dwindles. Rest when you are tired and for as long as you need.
- I won't force the fire to fit a different stove. Let your plans inspire you, not control you.
- I will follow sparks of joy, not chase dying embers. Write and read what you enjoy, not what's forced.
- My flame is beautiful and undying. Believe in yourself and your ability to create, including when it's a struggle.
- I will tend to all flames under my care. Working toward non-WorldEmber goals adds to your successes.
80%
As part of my "good enough" goal this year, I'm aiming to publish and notify on articles when they're 80% complete, instead of my usual aim of 100%.100% complete is hard to grasp, and easy to find reasons why you fall short. By aiming for 80%, I hope to publish articles that feel complete with a lot less stress along the way.
If you're like me and often chase unreachable perfection, you're welcome to join me in #AimingFor80!
Best of luck with your goals!
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