Boris

Word is that you saved me? Thank you.
I'm grateful.

I'm Boris. An author who can't seem to write a single sentence anymore...

I needed inspiration for my new book, so this trip was going to help me find that.
I never expected to end up stranded.

But thanks to that experience, I realized
I should keep my mind open to even the most unexpected sources for new ideas.

I just need to, you know, figure out how to implement them in my work.

I'm not proud of how I acted when my first book received so much praise. I really let it go to my head.

It made me believe I was better than everyone else!

Even though what it really came down to was luck and good timing.

I look...pale? Well, I had a nightmare last night.

My editor showed up in my dream.
He demanded...

"Submit a plan for your next book and get busy writing!"

My memories from my time as a leafling are rather vague...

The one thing I do remember is the sense of feeling trapped becoming stronger. It's like I was locked up inside of a dark cave.

After witnessing the way you confront obstacles, I've realized my authorial life has been spent running away from things.

I ran away from my insistent editor, from my persistent writer's block, and even from the fans who loved my work.

But I feel changed now! I'm going to focus on writing the next books for my fans who are out there waiting for them!

How about this for a story?

The protagonist is a destitute adventurer chasing after treasures.

When his ship wrecks on an uncharted planet, he finds a land of rainbow seas and gleaming mountains of treasure.

But there's also a mysterious shadow stalking him!

What do you think? Sounds fun and suspenseful, right?

The protagonist fills up his spaceship with treasures.

But he's stuck there without fuel when fierce monsters attack!

How will he ever escape from this uncharted planet?

I'm beginning to get a clear vision of how the story ends. This one's going to be a masterpiece for sure!

I feel like I've finally found the light after trudging through a long, dark tunnel.

Now ideas are popping up in my head like popcorn. I feel as if I could write a book about anything!

I needed inspiration for my new book, so this trip was going to help me find that.
I never expected to end up stranded.

But thanks to that experience, I realized
I should keep my mind open to even the most unexpected sources for new ideas.

I just need to, you know, figure out how to implement them in my work.

I'm not proud of how I acted when my first book received so much praise. I really let it go to my head.

It made me believe I was better than everyone else!

Even though what it really came down to was luck and good timing.

I look...pale? Well, I had a nightmare last night.

My editor showed up in my dream.
He demanded...

"Submit a plan for your next book and get busy writing!"

My memories from my time as a leafling are rather vague...

The one thing I do remember is the sense of feeling trapped becoming stronger. It's like I was locked up inside of a dark cave.

That's a great idea! A space dog goes with the protagonist, their bond growing stronger despite communication barriers.

This is literary gold! I've decided you'll be the partner of the protagonist in my latest novel!

An emotional story with animals... Who doesn't like that combination?

The more I look at you, the more you look like me. Maybe I can take advantage of this and have you talk to my editor.

Of course, I'm joking! I'd never leave someone to deal with my problems while I go on an adventure to find book ideas...

It's a little embarrassing, but I'm afraid I haven't ever had an opportunity to see any of Boris's work.

It's a little embarrassing, but I'm afraid I haven't ever had an opportunity to see any of Boris's work.