Hello there. It’s been some time before I’ve posted anything, and unfortunately, it will likely be some time before I post another proper chapter. I’ve been working on the next section, but struggles with life have gotten in the way of making much progress. I have the first two chapters completed, and am almost done with the third. I prefer to have more of a backlog before beginning to post, however, to make sure that I can post everything in succession without breaks. At the moment, I wanted to compose some of my thoughts on paper to reflect on my writing so far.

I never thought I would fall in love with stories the way I did growing up, much less that I would be writing something like this simply because I wanted to. This story has been very much a learning experience that I undertook to get a feel for writing and storytelling. The fact that people read it and, presumably, enjoy it enough to keep reading, truly sends me over the moon. Obviously, the story isn’t without its flaws, many of which I keep in mind as areas to improve or cut altogether. Going back repeatedly to fix a first draft rather than focusing on finishing ultimately doesn’t lead to very much, however, so I try to keep moving in spite of those flaws. That said, I do look back at many earlier chapters and think that I wish I had done them differently.

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My descriptions of locations in particular have been something I’ve questioned or regretted, thinking that I could have gone more in depth with the atmosphere. I think that I’ve improved since I first started, but it’s still something I will attempt to work on. Additionally, I feel that some of my wording has been awkward or, in some cases, simply didn’t sound very good. It’s difficult to explain in specifics, as it’s something that comes with experience.

I have no intention of only focusing on the story’s flaws, however. The things that people praise in my writing are all thoughts that I hold very close to my heart. Every bit of praise, no matter how small, always makes my day. The idea that someone enjoyed something I made is a feeling I honestly struggle to describe. It’s good. Very good. I’ve gotten praise for the way I write character dynamics and interactions, and it’s likely what I’m most proud of. I put a lot of myself into these characters and do my best to make them enjoyable, they’re all very near and dear to my heart.

I’ll continue doing my best to make this story enjoyable, and I hope that you continue to read. Thank you for doing so up to this point. Best to all of you.