Lol get rick-rolled this ain't a Chapter.
Basically, I just wanted to make a small post to give everyone who's still waiting during my prolonged silence a quick heads-up that I'm gonna be resuming the fic in early June.
This semester has actually been miserable, and I've only just started to get back into writing with the courseload gradually loosening up for the summer.
Ngl, even though I haven't been writing, I've been thinking a lot, mainly because I've been kind of stuck on how I wanted to progress Ricky's character.
Evolving a character is actually a b*tch, and I never thought this would be the hardest part since I always zoned in on the plot rather than the character, but I f*cking finally figured out where I wanted to go, and I feel like it ties everything I was going for in the earlier Chapters to this one.
But for those who want a concrete date: I'm aiming to post something at the start of June, but if I don't, I've literally tattooed it on my brain to post something by June 15.
It might be a little slow at first, and I'll probably break shiz into parts before I fully get back into my groove so be prepared for that.
I'm also really thankful for the support, 'cause I've read all your comments, and it's dope to see that people want me to hurry the f*ck up and post.
I totally get that literal pit in your stomach when a story you actually enjoy goes on hiatus with some vague promise of coming back but no date, just this lingering uncertainty that it might never continue.
I just wanted to make this post to quell that, 'cause I ain't that big of an asshole.
But what I've also seen is how my writing has acutally made people wanna write.
I guess what I'm trying to say is thanks cause I never really thought my writing would have such an impact that other writers on this app had for me.
Cause you get to a point where you wanna write, whether it's because you want to give it a try or because someone inspired you, like Jmac did for me.
I think it's cool if you wanna start writing, and I think you should do it cause life's too stupidly short to just second-guess yourself. And yeah, I know that sounds extra cheesy, but that's how I order my pizzas, so just eat it.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's stupid if the reason you don't want to write is because you tell yourself no one would enjoy it. I literally made a smut story because people piss me the f*ck off on this app and people still enjoy it. So, in my opinion, you'll be way more successful than you think.
Also, if anyone wants some juicy advice I've learned from writing that applies to literally everyone: don't be afraid to be wrong.
It's cool to have an ego, I actually think it's necessary on some fronts to write a good story, but too much of it will rot your story and yourself.
I figured that out pretty early on, when I actualled argued with someone in my reviews. Then I just had this moment where I was like, 'Wow, I'm f*cking cringe' and kinda just stopped.
I think everyone who writes their own story has that moment where they're all up on their high and mighty horse just because they created something.
But you also forget that it's the reader who actually adds value to it and gives your story meaning.
Bro, some of you guys know more about my story than I do and I forget who the exact user was, but I straight-up got ratioed by my own plot and continuity.
I completely forgot to mention that Ninfa, who was the wife of Profaci (who I killed off), had a son with him.
I laughed at the comment 'cause I thought they were just trying to Mandela Effect me but nah, I literally forgot and had to change the f*cking plot and retcon it. LOL.
But yeah, if I write something and y'all disagree, I don't just skim it. I actually read it, and if I think you're right, then I just change it or I apply it later within the story.
Which is also cool, 'cause it's like getting another perspective but that doesn't mean I just bend and break to everyone's suggestions.
You gotta put your foot down sometimes too.
But that's my advice, take it or don't, it's whatever.
Anyway, I've ranted way too long and I still got sh*t to do today, but yeah, I'm coming back.