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Rationally Writing, Episode 6: Magic Systems, Part 1

Episode 6 is up! http://www.daystareld.com/podcast/rationally-writing-6/

First "blog" post: The Power of Guilt

http://www.daystareld.com/guilt/http://www.daystareld.com/guilt/

Hey everyone, new addition to the site! I've finally started posting original writings there, under the Advice Articles tab. I don't know how useful or interesting people will find these, but I thought it's worth sharing to find out. If you have the time, feel free to give it a read and...

Rationally Writing Episode 5, Rule of Cool

Newest episode is up!  We've upgraded our Soundcloud account, and now have access to 1,000 downloads per episode. Hope you enjoy it, and all feedback welcome!

http://www.daystareld.com/podcast/rationally-writing-5/

Timestamps:

0:40 What is the Rule of Cool? Is it inherently good or bad?

5:45 Swords vs Guns, Lightsabers, Waif-Fu

11:07 Why avoid...

Epub File for Chapter 34!

Hey all, sorry it took so long to get a new epub up. Here's one updated for chapter 34. Enjoy!

Pokemon Chapter 34 - Redefining Priorities

Here's the latest chapter! Enjoy!https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9794740/34/Pokemon-The-Origin-of-Species

July 2016 patron supported

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Rationally Writing, Episode 4

Welcome back everyone! Starting next week, we're going to start paying to upgrade our Soundcloud account so we can upload more episodes, and so you all can download more than the current limit of 100.

 I'm curious to know how much you here are enjoying it, since I'll be pulling the funding from your generous donations.  I want as much feedback on the podcast as possible to make sure you're getting something out of it, so feel free to let me know what you think so far! Thank you ...

Rationally Writing Episode 3 - Originality

Enjoy!http://www.daystareld.com/podcast/rationally-writing-3/ 

Rationally Writing Episode 2 - Tropes

Enjoy!

http://www.daystareld.com/podcast/rationally-writing-2/

Rationally Writing, Episode 0 - History

The (sort of) second episode of Rationally Writing is up, for those of you interested in the history of the genre!

http://www.daystareld.com/podcast/rationally-writing-0/ 

Rationally Writing Episode 1 is up!

http://www.daystareld.com/rationally-writing-1/

Chapter 33: Interlude - Double Binds

New chapter is up! Enjoy!

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9794740/33/Pokemon-The-Origin-of-Species 

June 2016 patron supported

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Podcast logo!

Hey guys, first episode of Rationally Writing is recorded and edited, just figuring out where to host it now.  I wanted to get your feedback on the logo, as we're still deciding between some options.  I've dubbed these two"Split" and "Squiggles." Which do you prefer? Feel free to say neither!

Upcoming Podcast, Rationally Writing

Hey everyone, thought I'd give you another sneak peak of an upcoming project, my podcast with fellow rationalist writer AlexanderWales. We should be getting the first episode up sometime in the next week or two. Until then, here's an idea of our episode list, not necessarily in the order they'll appear. If you have any feedback or questions, feel free to ask!

• What is Rationality? Rational Writing vs Rationalist Writing as a genre

• Tropes and Challeng...

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Pokemon: The Origin of Species, Chapter 32 - Decisions

Newest chapter is up!

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9794740/32/Pokemon-The-Origin-of-Species 

May 2016 patron supported

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Website sneak peek!

Hey there patrons, hope your May is going well!  I've finally gotten my website to a somewhat presentable state, with the entire pokemon story posted there, including a FAQ and team roster, as well as some other writing of mine, such as advice articles on writing/tabletop RPGs and a few board game reviews.

I'm hoping to add more content to the site soon, but for now I want to give you all a sneak peek.  Any and all feedback welcome, and thanks for your continued supp...

Chapter 31 of Pokemon is live!

Here's a link:

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9794740/31/Pokemon-The-Origin-of-Species

Hope you all enjoy!

April 2016 patron supported

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March 2016 Patreon supported

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February 2016 patron supported

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Website goal reached!

With a special thanks to Alex Lopatin for the pledge that put us over the limit, I've reached the $15 goal to start designing and hosting my site. The plan is to host all of my stories and articles and projects there, and I'll have a robust comment system in place so an open dialogue among and between fans is easier.

I'll also have some added bonuses, like a FAQ section for Pokemon that lists both the most popular and more intricate questions I've received about the world. Whether t...

January 2016 patron supported

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Team Compositions

I have a page for this now on my site, so feel free to check it out there!

http://www.daystareld.com/pokemon-team-roster/ 

Welcome, Dear Reader...

Thanks for supporting me and my work. I'm glad I've been able to provide you with edutainment, and if you've provided any feedback on my works, then you've probably taught me a thing or two as well.

My fans are small enough as a group (for now at least) that I'm always happy to spare some time to respond to each review or comment that I can. I'd like this place to be another avenue of communication as  well, so feel free to ask me anything you'd like, and as long as it's not (w...