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DISTASIS

Distasis - short for DImensional STASIS - is the name of the multimedia zine I publish and also the name of my former fiction archive. The current incarnation of this site contains links to writing related resources and some of my own work.

My Writing

I'm making my Brainstorming for Writers interactive story available through my web site again. If you want to interact with a story or just brainstorm some story ideas, please try it out.

Writing Resources

I've collected some links to helpful writing resources.

I've been looking into good ways to create books and publications using a programming editor and Open Source software. The results can be found in my article, From Document to Book from the Programming section.

For more Open Source software you can use with a programming editor or run stand-alone, check out my writing tools page.

Want to convert a story so you can read it on your portable video player? I have some tips in my article, Using Open Source Software with Portable Players from the Recipes section.

For tips on using your laptop, netbook or PC as a e-book reader or to view multimedia applications, check out my E-Books and Multimedia article.

Mailing lists for Writers

I currently have two writers' mailing lists. Both are open to all age groups to participate, so all writing sent to the list most be suitable for all ages to read. I also have a mailing list for discussing web design and media archive related issues.

• Ficlique is a discussion list for anything related to writing. Fanzine editors are welcome to post information about their 'zines. We also run writing exercises to help jumpstart your creativity. Posts of positive, upbeat fiction or non-fiction (suitable for all ages) are welcome. Fan fiction and original fiction are both represented.
• WStorm is a writers' brainstorming list. It's serving several purposes at the moment and I'm still trying to find a good focus for further discussions. The list is a forum to discuss Public Domain Fan Fiction (see the article below) and to share pd sources to help get ideas from. It'd be fun to get a few collaborative pd fan fiction pieces started on the list with other authors who are interested. We could do some round robins or stories based on each others' pd stories. This list was originally set up as I place I could discuss my own story ideas and share information about my own stories. I personally enjoy brainstorming new concepts with other fans who have similar interests and then going on to produce stories based on some of those ideas. The list is also a general place to brainstorm your own stories. Need encouragement to finish a story? Do you have writer's block? Join us and discuss the situation with other authors and readers. All posts must be suitable for all ages as we are open to younger as well as older readers.
• XHTMLDesign is a discussion list for writers who wish to share their stories via electronic media. Share tips and tricks on web site design, fiction archive layout and CGI programming. Share experiences running mailing lists or bulletin boards or content management systems in conjunction with web sites. You can also discuss some of the best ways to electronically create books for publish on demand (POD) distribution. Whether you're an experienced programmer or just learning or wish to learn how to display your stories on the web or using other electronic media, join us as we learn the ins and outs of good design and layout together. We've expanded this list to cover multimedia creation (such as original DVDs and music CDs) using Open Source tools too.

Public Domain Fan Fiction

If you're interested in writing and want to do something besides the usual fan fiction, check out my article Public Domain Fan Fiction. It's an attempt to take the best of the fan fiction and Open Source/Creative Commons worlds and merge them. Would love to have further participation by any authors or readers who are interested in this subject. Please read the article for more details. Feel free to join the WStorm mailing list mentioned above to further share ideas and stories in this area.

I've also collected some links to helpful resources about the Public Domain. More updated links and further finds will be shared on the WStorm mailing list.

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