It has been nearly a year since I started uploading this book on September 1 last year. I have updated 900,000 words in one year, which I am ashamed of. If I were on Qidian, this speed would be the best portrayal of a waste.
So, I would like to say sorry to all the friends who have liked or are still fond of this book.
It was probably in June or July last year. I spent more than two months writing more than 100,000 words with the guidance and help of editor Pipi (in fact, at that time, Wanzi should have understood that it was wishful thinking to write fast and update steadily with such a small number of words in two months). Sure enough, within less than a month of uploading, the manuscripts were used up, so I started to fight twice a day. Then there were various recommendations and lists until it was put on the shelves on October 16. During this period, I should not have stopped updating, and 6,000 words a day were basically guaranteed.
For many people, putting a book on the shelves is the beginning of their hard work. After all, their hard work can be converted into actual income. Of course, maybe some people write books just for the dream. Maruzi is an ordinary person and has never had any dreams about literature, so it is natural that he also has to start working hard.
But the truth is always ridiculous!
After half a month in October, I stopped updating in November due to various messy things. At first, it was one day off and I would resume the next day, then it was a few days, and then more than ten days.
Why did I stop updating? I don't have any special habits, I won't waste the good results and subscriptions at the beginning. But unfortunately, there are always some unexpected events, which make me helpless.
Of course, every writer has things to do, but there are some people who can keep updating. I can’t compare to them. Later, my performance declined, but there is nothing to say. So for those friends who are still subscribing and rewarding, I am really grateful.
I once saw a book friend say that if it's just one day, Maru will take a leave, and if it's a long leave, he will approve it himself! I can only explain that for those who take a leave, Maru can usually guarantee to update according to the time stated in the leave application. . . For those who approve it themselves, it's because they can't be sure when they can start writing again.
This may be Maru's fragile insistence on his limited credit...
As for why I can't keep updating, there haven't been many big things this year, but there have been many small things, many of which may be left to others and will not affect my writing at all. But the problem with Maru is that it takes too long to write a chapter, and I have to be free from trivial matters. Once I get caught up in trivial matters, I don't have the time, and I'm not in the right state, so I stop writing, and it lasts for a long time.
Of course, these are not reasons. I understand that I have no intention of making excuses. I am just speaking my mind.
What's even more unfortunate is that every time I make up my mind to stick to it, there will always be something that messes it up. For example, this time, in August, I really wanted to be strong and try my best to stick to it, but the unfortunate thing is that I suddenly had acute gastroenteritis, and I was almost dying of diarrhea. I only drank a little water for two days and didn't eat a grain of rice. I was on drip for two more days. It was really painful and helpless.
I wanted to say less about this, because many friends have been numbed by the various reasons for asking for leave from Qidian. But no matter what, there are some things that I can’t express without saying them out loud—I should have a stronger feeling for this book than anyone else—but unfortunately, I still failed to do this well...
I won’t say much. I have to get an IV drip tomorrow. My low-grade fever has not subsided. This is the first time I know that acute gastroenteritis can cause as much trouble as any serious illness. . .
The above is not for defense, and certainly not for asking for votes. I just came back from the hospital today, and thinking about the mess of things about this book this year, I suddenly wanted to chat with you all...
Thanks again to Pipi for his advice and recommendation, and to all the readers who have subscribed to this book. I especially want to thank Ruo Hantian, my only leader, LIGNO, 33, etc. In every low point or moment of self-doubt, it was the support of all the brothers that kept me going. For you and Uncle Wen, I can only say that I will continue to write this book!
Thank you! (To be continued)