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Nessie3	Post subject: Stringer Theory: Just the Fractals, Maam Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:25 am
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:03 am Posts: 1224 Location: Japan	...we will need 12 episode scripts finished and polished. We are looking for 2-3 writers to pitch ideas for stand alone episodes...A strong background in hard science, math, fractal theory, or 4th dimensional theory is a big plus. Despite this, we want to produce character driven SF stories in the vein of "Lost," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Smallville." (Freelance Writing) Not quite a nightmare, but it still tickled me. The fractal theory's a gimme, but how are we supposed to understand something as complex as Buffy?
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Wabberjocky	Post subject: Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:03 pm
Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:47 pm Posts: 1734 Location: Washington	I got a C+ in "new math" in fifth grade. Does that qualify me?
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Phillip Blanchard	Post subject: Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:24 pm
Joined: Sun Apr 07, 2002 1:01 am Posts: 8342 Location: Bethesda, Md.	How handy it is that the Freelance Writing job listings have a "Low Paying/Non-Paying" category.
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DominEditrix	Post subject: Re: Stringer Theory: Just the Fractals, Maam Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:17 pm
Joined: Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:01 am Posts: 458 Location: Heart of Global Warming	Nessie3 wrote: A strong background in hard science, math, fractal theory, or 4th dimensional theory is a big plus. Despite this, we want to produce character driven SF stories in the vein of "Lost," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Smallville." "Despite this"? I confess, I fail to see how one could write a fractal-themed, character-driven plot set in less than twelve dimensions... My favourite post on that site are the two that transparently solicit term papers: "Researchers/Writers" and "Academic freelance writing positions available". The latter appears to be eager for "thesis work" - does this mean one gets to be a ringer for the oral exams? D.
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Nessie3	Post subject: DominEditrix Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 8:43 pm
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:03 am Posts: 1224 Location: Japan	DominEditrix wrote: My favourite post on that site are the two that transparently solicit term papers: "Researchers/Writers" and "Academic freelance writing positions available". The latter appears to be eager for "thesis work" - does this mean one gets to be a ringer for the oral exams? Yeah, I liked that too. As if anyone with a Master's would not be able to figure it out.
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Le Petomane	Post subject: Re: Stringer Theory: Just the Fractals, Maam Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:21 am
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2004 12:01 am Posts: 402 Location: Moulin Rouge	Nessie3 wrote: A strong background in ... 4th dimensional theory is a big plus. So a strong background in something that doesn't exist is a big plus? The sad, sad life of the professional sci-fi fan.
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SeaRaven	Post subject: Re: Stringer Theory: Just the Fractals, Maam Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:36 am
Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:01 am Posts: 1112 Location: An undisclosed alpine meadow	Le Petomane wrote: ... 4th dimensional theory ... something that doesn't exist ... Not sure Einstein would have gone along with that assessment.
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