Hi, I'm Emilia-Maria, and I forget that the forum often exists when I'm in Heads-Down-Mode hah!
For a little over a year and a half I've been building a small universe which I thought would only be a one-off limited series... but my brain had other ideas and I couldn't stop!
I think my confidence in this universe is pretty modest, but I see 2026 being my year. I'll be going into it with different lateral stories, complimenting each other - one of which I will be utilising my own (voice) acting skills (oh gawd! Don't let me talk myself out of it, haha!), creating free content that would then compliment my written storytelling, with audio stories. I don't want to delve too much into it (think Tom Holland Superman era - aka trying not to spill!), but I have a feeling that utilising social media could be a game changer for 2026.
Have you thought outside the box for 2026?
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Hi, Emilia-Maria. I get in Heads-Down-Mode a lot. Congratulations on everything you got done this year! I hope 2026 is your year! I think outside the box with my scripts and pitching, so I'll most likely do the same thing in 2026.
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Hey Maurice Vaughan! Good, good! Make 2026 COUNT! Be confident in your work, think laterally of how you can add to your work and make it (quite literally) pop! Good luck :)
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Thanks for the advice, Emilia-Maria. Hope you and your family have an incredible time during the holidays!
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Yes, I have. I'm going to finish my two novels - "The Empress Project" and "Phantom Crisis" - and then I'm going to take a break from writing to concentrate all my resources into other endeavours.
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Hello,
Nice to meet you. I’d say: let your mind think freely—it will surprise you as small worlds grow wilder and more complex. I wish you a happy and successful year.
As for me, yes, absolutely—I always try to raise the stakes and create sci-fi worlds that are as bold and imaginative as possible. I believe 2026 will be my year as well.
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Hi Emilia! I also envision 2026 being my creative year. While I haven't been able to put together a comedy group, I'll look into putting on my own comedy show. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors in 2026!
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This is an awesome post, Emilia-Maria! As one of my mentors once told me... "there is only one rule in show business - and nobody has figured it out yet!" I think what you're doing is awesome - creating IP, generating your creative universe, creating opportunities for yourself to explore yur crafts, acting in it, sharing it with the world. I'm excited to hear how 2026 unfolds - please keep us posted here.
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Here's to a magical 2026!
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Hey Stefano Pavone ! I've had about 4 weeks break from physical writing, and focusing on my small production house - with the primary focus on screenwriting. Going to put finds into IPO and registering with Companies House, and then searching for my ideal agent/management. A very exciting time!
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Hi Meriem, i DID in fact let my mind wander freely, and fortunately came up with all the laterals to my flagship series haha! Can't wait to get into my audio endeavours in the New Year. All so exciting!!!
wishing you all the best for 2026, go forth with confidence!
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Hi Haley, definitely worth starting solo, time will bring the right people to you. Good luck!!!
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Thank you very much Emilia-Maria
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Sam! Thanks so much, I appreciate hearing those words - unfortunately my brain is a little too creative sometimes, it's ALWAYS asking 'what if' questions, and that tends to end up with even MORE to write about. But I love it haha!
I will indeed share it as soon as it starts becoming live - visibility is key, right?? :D