Chapter 174: Extra chapter
Or is it?
To my dear readers,
I feel like there needs to be clarification about the status of release rate as of now..
But first of all, I must apologize to everyone, I've heard your griefs and understood your pain, but mass release just isn't possible at this moment. As I've told you, I'm working 3 part-time jobs at the moment and one chapter already uses at least 5 hours of my time to create (I even write chapters during work time).
Why does it take so much time to create a chapter you asked?
First, ideas don't just flow like water. At times, due to fatigue, I could only write a few paragraphs and had to take breaks in-between, because writing just can't be forced.
Second, sentence structure. The more I write, the more my brain would try to simplify things by using the same words and structure repeatedly. This results in ugly and repetitive sentences, thus I had to modify them everytime.
Third, is double checking, such as grammar and the use of correct expression. My English is not perfect and I can't hire someone to proofread when I can't afford to pay them. Therefore I have to do it myself.
Fourth, I can't possibly write continuously at work do I? And due to the nature of my work, materials and research needed to be prepared beforehand too.
I've tried to reach out to my readers to support me more on patreon before, but I understand that I can't force people to do that.
Thus far, I only received about $100 usd (after minus tax and wire transfer fees) every month. As much as I love writing, with such an amount, that is definitely not enough for someone to live per month isn't it?
This is why I took 2 more part-time jobs as admin work and cram school teacher, otherwise I would end up a beggar by the street.
Next, I have to love and take care of myself too by spending some time on other things as well. Otherwise, I am afraid that I might be struck with depression and those can actually destroy one's livelihood.
So I hope that this clarify a little bit of my current situation.
But I promise, if my patreon was blessed by a miracle and reached more than 400 usd per month, I will release 3 chapters per day and quit all my part time job to focus on writing full-time!
Best regards,
Author.
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