The real challenge in this line of work is being able to weed the productive ones from the chaff, to decide which you're going to spend the next six to nine months turning into something that people will pay for. Charles Stross chaffchallengedecide share on social
Science fiction was rocket-mad for about 40 years until aerospace hit a brick wall about 1970. I would not write off space colonisation or exploration completely, but we are profoundly ill adapted for going boldly into outer space. Charles Stross adaptaerospaceboldly share on social
Generating ideas isn't some mystical talent that you have to be born with: it's a skill you can develop. Charles Stross beardevelopgenerate Change image and share on social
Pubs are, disturbingly, where I hatch most of my best idea-sculptures: possibly it's something to do with the disinhibiting effects of alcohol, or maybe it's just having company to yack at. Charles Stross alcoholcompanydisinhibit Change image and share on social