Progress Update (Woo, good news!)
Just a quick update, but as some may know, I've been under a lot of stress these past few months. This ended up leading me to getting massive burnout with Magical Girl Gunslinger and not really enjoying anything I wrote. Honestly, latest chapter has gone through so many different revisions and versions, I've probably deleted four chapters worth of content. Obviously, this made me particularly depressed.
However, I've started getting back into the groove. Most of the credit goes to two things: First, I started a side project that lets me alternate with MGG and just enjoy writing like I did when I first started MGG. Whenever I get stuck on that project, I switch to MGG and vice versa. This has led to me actually being excited and happy while I'm writing MGG, which I'm incredibly thankful for. The second project is also a lot of fun in several ways, and not having to worry about critiques is keeping me happy. It will be made available eventually to read, but only after there's a decent amount of content.
Second: All of you being awesome. Even though I've been staying away from a lot of comments and reviews on Royal Road, everyone here and on the discords I visit has been incredibly supportive. Whether you're a Patron or just silently cheering me on, I appreciate you!
Now then, all that is to say the next chapter is coming along well. I won't give a timeframe, but it's going very well at 6.5k words and still chugging. I might also delay it slightly to do a double release of chapters because it might be more satisfying that way, but we'll see. I don't want to delay this next chapter any more than I already have, you all have waited long enough.
Next big news is Discord is ready (hopefully) and will be linked with next chapter drops! This is my first Discord set up and management, so there's going to be some growing pains. Thankfully, I've got two close friends of mine to help me moderate and keep an eye on things, and I'm pretty sure I know a few other people I can trust to bop people if there being bad. Because I'm a little concerned about managing the discord for the first time, the link will only be available to those who have signed up to at least the $1 tier once (you do not have to maintain a membership to stay in the discord). Hopefully, this will filter out some people and keep things a little more manageable. I might open it up later to public, but we'll see how things go.
Finally, I got some amazing Fan Art that is going up as the new book cover. It will be going up here as its own post for those at the $5 tier or above. Once the next chapters are done and posted here, the art will be replacing the current one on Royal Road.
That's it for me! I'm off to go do some writing and editing, so have a nice day!
Comments (27)
We haven't heard from you in over 2 months, are you still alive?
Yaya glad to hear you're doing better hope it continues for you
I'm glad to hear you're doing better and have a side project to keep things fresh and interesting! Looking forward to the Discord!
Very good very good. This information bring me much enjoyment. Hopefully the discord can help me get my daily 5 minutes of social interaction.
Thanks for the update. I'm glad that you're getting back into the swing of things. As an avid reader of both MGG and SCS I'm looking forward to the continuation of this story. Not to mention finally finding out what 'gun toting bunny outfit' she puts together. ;-)
Just stumbled on this story on RR a few days ago, pretty sure it'll stay rent free in my head for the coming months. Take the time you need, I know I will wait.
So glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better. We are here for you, chapter or no chapter.
Stay your course, we'll be here rooting for you! This story has made me tear up SO many times. I think I have reread it like 12 times... imma go do it again!
Glad to hear you're doing better, hope it stays that way
Ah, I don't think the last message I was writing sent. Anyway, wanted to say best of luck with the writing. What ever helps, I support you. As long as your enjoying the process I'll cheer you on.
Thanks for the update. You give me strength
Happy to hear you're feeling better! Take your time. I don't doubt that we'll all be waiting patiently. We can always reread if needed! Can't wait to join the Discord.
Great to hear you're getting better!
It's uplifting to hear you're having fun writing.
Thanks for the update. You got this!
Thanks for the update. I've been mostly silently cheering on as I have a hard time doing cheering on that does not come off as trite or pandering towards a new chapter.
Glad to hear you are back in the groove!
Heck yeah, awesome to hear!
I'm glad you're doing better and enjoying the writing!! I'd personally be fine with a double release if you think it'd allow for a more satisfying reading experience.
Thank you for the Update!
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Just remember, delegation to help run the discord is not a bad thing, knowing your limits and accommodating them is good. Also, hype, can't wait for new chapter and to see the new story when you have it ready.
Glad you found a more sustainable way to write and enjoy it!
Thanks for the Update!
Seeing your name in my emails always makes my day. I’m so happy to hear your good news! :)
Woop! Celebration worthy. Somehow, adding more to your plate lowers the amount of stress. Ain't that a funny story
Godspeed, mikasane!
