So, I have no clue whether or not this is against scribblehub rules to post a chapter that really isn't a chapter, but fuck it.
Yeah, I'm dropping this novel.
But before anyone clicks away, listen(more like read) to what I have to say(write). I am going to rewrite this novel.
Now, was this a hard decision? Yes, but multiple circumstances have led to this being an unavoidable situation where the only other choice was to forget and leave this story alone forever, and I really hate that.
So first off, my entire flow got messed up. As a lot of you guys know, a few months ago, I was doing semi-consistent uploads with the occasional mini-hiatuses because of some weird reasons, but even those were manageable. However, after the big hiatus, I just wasn't able to write. It wasn't a writer's block or anything, I could still think up of more ideas. The thing however, was that no matter how much I wrote, it felt really off. A few weeks ago, I did try coming back to this novel, but it felt like the chapter I was writing(and was planning to release) at the time was written by someone else compared to the earlier chapters. It just felt wrong to me. I kept on erasing and rewriting the same sentence again and again which never happened back when I was still writing. That's why I decided that it would be easier to just rewrite the entire thing from scratch.
Second, wait actually, there is no second point. It's just that. Yeah...
So, what are my plans?
Well, as I said before, I plan to rewrite the entire thing from scratch. And unlike before, I most likely will not be doing daily(ish) uploads, but instead will be uploading chapters whenever I feel/am able to do so. Also, I will not be deleting this novel ever. This will stay on this website as my first ever attempt at writing, lol. So, if there are some changes to the story, well, if you guys don't like the changes then that sucks, but there will be changes that much I am sure of.
Anyways, that's basically it from me. I probably missed a bunch of stuff that I wanted to say, but eh, we'll deal with it when we cross that bridge.
And once again, please treat me well.
-Irresponsible author
Edit: Bruh I actually forgot to tell you guys when the first chapter will be out. Answer: I have no fucking clue
Yeah I can see why, the tone of the story shifted heavily once he decided to go to the academy. I really loved the first part but when he became so dense and insecure about his skill it got a little frustrating to read ngl.
-Irresponsible reader
Lately I had some enlightenments at life and my advice is that it's ok to be a little irresponsible ;) I mean you provide free content, as a reader I encourage you to write more. I am slightly unhappy this story stopped right before the academy, but I would be more unhappy if you wrote only for the sake of writing cause you felt pressure or smt. Thank you for the story and as an irresponsible reader that I am, I half congratulate you for your first story and wait for more ;)
Good luck on the rewrite
It was someone else... you went on too many hiatuses for too long and as people change so does their writing style...
You won't be able to fix it and you will be re writing the same chapter over and over again until the end of time until you decide to commit to a regular schedule and set some rules for yourself of what level is acceptable to publish.
Quite a shame too because the story was decent enough to keep me entertained...
As a person who only kinda binged this the other day when I was looking at Otomege rankings I kinda understand you were struggling really hard with scheduling (I get like that so I often don't bother so I don't get discouraged). Imma say what soemoelse here said: you are doing this for free, you have no obligation. While I am kinda sad there isn't more just while things are getting good if you are burnt out *and beating yourself up over it*, then you need space. Do what makes you happy author-san, I'll be there if you decide to do anything with this story, but I won't be surprised if nothing comes of it. Have a great day.
Good to see you back responsible author
"Irresponsible author"? It's a hobby, you're allowed to be irresponsible!
And just my personal opinion, but while it might be a waste of time to start over, it would be an even greater waste to continue down a path you don't enjoy. Hope the rewrite goes well!
welp, thanks for the chapters I guess.
Good luck on your rewrite!