Friday Features
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When dealing with a “project hangover”, sometimes you just gotta struggle through it. Read more.
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How the creators of Star Trek: Enterprise tried to create a Trek series without Trek, and paid for it Read more.
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When you try to write a book that’s just cool tech and vibes Read more.
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How the modern sci-fi writer can faithfully depict the benefits (and drawbacks) of photosails Read more.
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How changing things up can help a writer shift from writing to editing. Read more.
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How lifestyle can help or hurt a writer Read more.
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How modern sci-fi storytelling and CGI began with the unsung triumph of 1990s science fiction Read more.
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What to do when your book turns out to be two books Read more.
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Parting thoughts on another incredible season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Read more.
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Every writer has a routine. Learn more about mine, and then try it for yourself. Read more.
4–6 minutes
Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie
Michael T. Kuester 