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	''Mercury: A Broadcast of Hope'' was created by David Benedict and developed with assistance from Diana Lancaster, Nicole Isaac, and a whole host of supportive friends and collaborators.		''Mercury: A Broadcast of Hope'' was created by David Benedict and developed with assistance from Diana Lancaster, Nicole Isaac, and a whole host of supportive friends and collaborators.

			== [[Mercury's Values]] ==
			Mercury has certain values that are vital to the core message we are trying to convey. As the characters experience their lives these values will continue to come up in storylines.

	== Contributing to the Series ==		== Contributing to the Series ==

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Audio Examples

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	The exception will be for [http://www.patreon.com Patreon] subscribers who will have access to the entire back catalog.		The exception will be for [http://www.patreon.com Patreon] subscribers who will have access to the entire back catalog.

	== Audio Examples ==		== [[Audio Examples]] ==
	~~[[Media:01 Mercury - Pilot.mp3\|Episode 01 - Pilot]]~~		These are samples of audio since the series expires its episodes. They are intended to help new writers find the character's "voice" that they are writing for and to give people an idea of the show's format. While a number of episodes are available permanently at this point, these audio samples have been specifically chosen for this purpose, as opposed to the permanent episodes which are intended to help new listeners catch up on the plot.

	~~[[Media:Mercury - Demo~~.~~mp3\|Demo episode]] This will eventually become episode 2, but at~~ the ~~time~~ of ~~recording that had not been set~~. ~~This was recorded in a classroom and is merely~~ a ~~demonstration~~ of the ~~format and expected character interaction~~.

	== Evolution of the Series ==		== Evolution of the Series ==

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Evolution of the Series

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	Due to the large number of collaborators and contributors to this project, this writers guide will change regularly. As the characters reveal more about themselves, those details will be added to their profiles. As more is revealed about their daily habits and routines, those will be added as well. Plus, while there is no overarching plotline to the story, periodically there may be changes made to the world and its rules by the creative team to keep things fresh and give the writers new situations to work with. What we're saying is...check back often, especially before you write an episode, to make sure something isn't different than it was yesterday. Once the series launches things will stabilize.		Due to the large number of collaborators and contributors to this project, this writers guide will change regularly. As the characters reveal more about themselves, those details will be added to their profiles. As more is revealed about their daily habits and routines, those will be added as well. Plus, while there is no overarching plotline to the story, periodically there may be changes made to the world and its rules by the creative team to keep things fresh and give the writers new situations to work with. What we're saying is...check back often, especially before you write an episode, to make sure something isn't different than it was yesterday. Once the series launches things will stabilize.

	As of today, ~~2017~~-03-03, this guide is robust, but still incomplete. The to-do list for the creative team is below.		As of today, 2023-02-06, this guide is robust, but still incomplete. The to-do list for the creative team is below.

	=== To-do ===		=== To-do ===

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To-do

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	* Escape Pod - ansible AT escapeartists DOT net		* Escape Pod - ansible AT escapeartists DOT net
	* Sword and Laser - http://swordandlaser.com/contact/		* Sword and Laser - http://swordandlaser.com/contact/
	* SF Squeecast - Hasn't updated in 2 years and has no contact info
	* Speculate - http://www.speculatesf.com/contact/		* Speculate - http://www.speculatesf.com/contact/
	* Gecken - http://geeknation.com/contact-us/		* Gecken - http://geeknation.com/contact-us/

	==== SCI-FI/FANTASY ====		==== SCI-FI/FANTASY ====
	* Clarkesworld Magazine - Accepts short story submissions - doesn't seem suitable for Mercury
	* Imaginary Worlds - No obvious contact info
	* Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - No obvious contact info apart from advertising $250 per ad
	* Sci-Fi Saturday Night - No obvious contact info
	* Slice of Sci-Fi Radio - http://www.sliceofscifi.com/contact-us/		* Slice of Sci-Fi Radio - http://www.sliceofscifi.com/contact-us/
	* Sci-Fi Diner Podcast - http://scifidinerpodcast.com/about-2/be-a-guest-on-our-show/		* Sci-Fi Diner Podcast - http://scifidinerpodcast.com/about-2/be-a-guest-on-our-show/
	* Sci-Fi Talk - https://scifitalk.com/homepage/about/		* Sci-Fi Talk - https://scifitalk.com/homepage/about/
	* Sci-Fidelity - Seems to be a record label, not sure if this is a good outlet for us
	* Women Talk Sci-Fi (maybe angle for Agnes' character?) - contact AT womentalkscifi DOT com		* Women Talk Sci-Fi (maybe angle for Agnes' character?) - contact AT womentalkscifi DOT com
	* Decipher Sci-Fi - contact AT decipherscifi DOT com		* Decipher Sci-Fi - contact AT decipherscifi DOT com
	* Hot Wampa - No longer in production, but semi-active on Twitter
	* The Sci-Fi Podcast - No obvious contact info
	* Fandom Cram - No obvious contact info
	* Earth Station One - esopodcast AT gmail DOT com with Potential Guest in the subject line.		* Earth Station One - esopodcast AT gmail DOT com with Potential Guest in the subject line.
	* StarFleet Comms - https://www.starfleetcomms.com/contact-us/		* StarFleet Comms - https://www.starfleetcomms.com/contact-us/
	* Critical Myth - http://www.vognetwork.com/contact/		* Critical Myth - http://www.vognetwork.com/contact/
	* Geek Homeworld - No obvious contact info
	* Time Shifters - No obvious contact info
	* Hour 25 (Started in Cali but now is international) - wwjames AT earthlink DOT net		* Hour 25 (Started in Cali but now is international) - wwjames AT earthlink DOT net

	~~==== MEDIEVAL ====~~
	* The Once and Future Nerd - A podcast audio drama in its own right, not a promotional platform
	* PodCastle - No obvious contact info

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	Additionally, as of broadcast number 285, we have introduced the concept of the station having a ham radio, thus allowing for two-way communication. The ham radio cannot be run at the same time as the regular transmitter, but the team has a small recorder and can record conversations or stories that people tell them over the radio. This is an excellent opportunity for people who want to contribute to record their own audio and send it to us for inclusion on the show. We can handle the framing material or you can send us a script and we can record our end of the conversation and edit it together.		Additionally, as of broadcast number 285, we have introduced the concept of the station having a ham radio, thus allowing for two-way communication. The ham radio cannot be run at the same time as the regular transmitter, but the team has a small recorder and can record conversations or stories that people tell them over the radio. This is an excellent opportunity for people who want to contribute to record their own audio and send it to us for inclusion on the show. We can handle the framing material or you can send us a script and we can record our end of the conversation and edit it together.

			=== [[How to Write for Mercury]] ===
			The series narrative style is much different than what many writers are used to. In order to help new writers, we have constructed some general tips and pointers, a few common themes, and some episode types that are good for people new to the series.

	== Theme and General Structure of Episodes ==		== Theme and General Structure of Episodes ==

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Contributing to the Series

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	Additionally, it is requested that most of the writers who contribute to the series do so on a regular or semi-regular basis. We hope each writer will be able to contribute one episode per month in order to ensure that the series will be sustainable. If this is not possible for you, please submit anyway, but the more writers we have making regular contributions, the more likely it will be for the series to keep going.		Additionally, it is requested that most of the writers who contribute to the series do so on a regular or semi-regular basis. We hope each writer will be able to contribute one episode per month in order to ensure that the series will be sustainable. If this is not possible for you, please submit anyway, but the more writers we have making regular contributions, the more likely it will be for the series to keep going.

			Additionally, as of broadcast number 285, we have introduced the concept of the station having a ham radio, thus allowing for two-way communication. The ham radio cannot be run at the same time as the regular transmitter, but the team has a small recorder and can record conversations or stories that people tell them over the radio. This is an excellent opportunity for people who want to contribute to record their own audio and send it to us for inclusion on the show. We can handle the framing material or you can send us a script and we can record our end of the conversation and edit it together.

	== Theme and General Structure of Episodes ==		== Theme and General Structure of Episodes ==

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MEDIEVAL

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	==== MEDIEVAL ====		==== MEDIEVAL ====
	* The Once and Future Nerd		* The Once and Future Nerd - A podcast audio drama in its own right, not a promotional platform
	* PodCastle		* PodCastle - No obvious contact info

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SCI-FI/FANTASY

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	==== SCI-FI/FANTASY ====		==== SCI-FI/FANTASY ====
	* Clarkesworld Magazine		* Clarkesworld Magazine - Accepts short story submissions - doesn't seem suitable for Mercury
	* Imaginary Worlds		* Imaginary Worlds - No obvious contact info
	* Geek's Guide to the Galaxy		* Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - No obvious contact info apart from advertising $250 per ad
	* Sci-Fi Saturday Night		* Sci-Fi Saturday Night - No obvious contact info
	* Slice of Sci-Fi Radio		* Slice of Sci-Fi Radio - http://www.sliceofscifi.com/contact-us/
	* Sci-Fi ~~Dinner~~ Podcast		* Sci-Fi Diner Podcast - http://scifidinerpodcast.com/about-2/be-a-guest-on-our-show/
	* Sci-Fi Talk		* Sci-Fi Talk - https://scifitalk.com/homepage/about/
	* Sci-Fidelity		* Sci-Fidelity - Seems to be a record label, not sure if this is a good outlet for us
	* Women Talk Sci-Fi (maybe angle for Agnes' character?)		* Women Talk Sci-Fi (maybe angle for Agnes' character?) - contact AT womentalkscifi DOT com
	* Decipher Sci-Fi		* Decipher Sci-Fi - contact AT decipherscifi DOT com
	* Hot Wampa		* Hot Wampa - No longer in production, but semi-active on Twitter
	* The Sci-Fi Podcast		* The Sci-Fi Podcast - No obvious contact info
	* Fandom Cram		* Fandom Cram - No obvious contact info
	* Earth Station One		* Earth Station One - esopodcast AT gmail DOT com with Potential Guest in the subject line.
	* StarFleet Comms		* StarFleet Comms - https://www.starfleetcomms.com/contact-us/
	* Critical Myth		* Critical Myth - http://www.vognetwork.com/contact/
	* Geek Homeworld		* Geek Homeworld - No obvious contact info
	* Time Shifters		* Time Shifters - No obvious contact info
	* Hour 25 (Started in Cali but now is international)		* Hour 25 (Started in Cali but now is international) - wwjames AT earthlink DOT net

	==== MEDIEVAL ====		==== MEDIEVAL ====
	* The Once and Future Nerd		* The Once and Future Nerd
	* PodCastle		* PodCastle

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ALL THINGS NERDY

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	==== ALL THINGS NERDY ====		==== ALL THINGS NERDY ====
	* The Nerdist		* The Nerdist - advertising AT nerdist DOT com
	* Escape Pod		* Escape Pod - ansible AT escapeartists DOT net
	* Sword and Laser		* Sword and Laser - http://swordandlaser.com/contact/
	* SF ~~Squeezecast~~		* SF Squeecast - Hasn't updated in 2 years and has no contact info
	* Speculate		* Speculate - http://www.speculatesf.com/contact/
	* Gecken		* Gecken - http://geeknation.com/contact-us/

	==== SCI-FI/FANTASY ====		==== SCI-FI/FANTASY ====

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 === To-do ===
-* Establishing a sustainable system for keeping a substantial backlog of episodes to prevent gaps in publication
+Submit press release to the various outlets on the list below.
-* Additional episode prompts/arc ideas for outside writers
-* Practical day-to-day routines for our resident characters
+==== ALL THINGS NERDY ====
-* Record introductory episodes and post samples for each character here, to replace the very early samples already included
+* The Nerdist