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2024 and Beyond
So, 2024 is here, and things aren't going how I'd hope.... but that's largely because of how things went during the second half of 2023. As some of you noticed, I wasn't very active for about half of last year. Except for a couple comments and favs here and there, I didn't do much. The reason why is... well... I'll go through the list... First, I first nearly lost my car. That caused me to really focus my efforts on getting it back. This led to two more problems Second is that I lost my DCS Squadron, the 145th PMC Group. Basically, the people I trusted to help run it used some smaller stuff that happened prior to it used my car getting repo'd to fully remove me from my leadership position. This resulted in my full departure from the unit. The other thing that resulted from me getting my car back was me fighting to keep my apartment. This required me to spend every waking minute working. Either at my normal job, or delivering for UberEats. It cost me a lot of personal time, and my
2023 and Beyond
So, I know I've been quiet all year, but there's been a few good reasons for that. For starters, my job, which ended this past Thursday sadly, had me fairly busy, and my emotional and physical state hasn't left much left for art. As for why it ended... well... my boss and I had a difference of opinion about how dangerous road conditions were. They then terminated me for "Insubordination", even though in their own training they state that if the outside conditions are poor, guards can skip patrols. Second, and most importantly, my DCS Squadron has been taking off.. almost literally. Our squadron has grown significantly, even after a purge of completely inactive members. The 145th is now set to begin it's second annual Operation Santa Savior, where our unit has been 'contracted' to protect a workshop near Krymsk. If anyone wants to join our unit, or just hang out with us, just use this link: https://discord.gg/9UeV7m4aTK The final reason, is that I've been working more on my
36 years...
First. Yes. I'm still alive. Second, I'm nearly 36 years old... FFS when does it end!? Now... For those wondering how I've been... well... I'll sum it up: Not great. I was able to move into a new apartment, and truth be told.... it kinda sucks. It's a decent place, don't get me wrong... but it's a studio that's not in the greatest part of Minneapolis, and I'm paying way too much for what I'm getting it. This is a lease that will not be renewed. The job is going ok, I'm still with the same company, Allied Universal, and it's been a bit of a ride there. From getting removed from a site for "Appearance Issues" (let's just say the manager had a particular.... preference for her guards, and I didn't quite fit), to nearly getting my skull caved in by a homeless guy who I caught in the employee restroom of my site. It's been one hell of a ride. But probably one of the most important things that's happened.... is the restarting of a friendship. During the 2020 Election, I was trying to
2022 and Beyond
So... 2022 is here. And the world is still spinning while people are coughing. And so far... 2022 can go for a swim in a magma pit for all I care. It started on December 23rd. A few days prior, I received a call from my landlord about a couple checks being deposited several weeks after I had given them the checks, and after several bills had been paid, which meant that the checks would not go through. They demanded that I pay them in full then and there or they'd file for eviction. After some negotiation, I thought the matter was resolved, until the 23rd when I received a "Notice to Vacate" from the companies lawyers. Furious, I called the landlord and demanded to know why he lied to me. He then told me to take all communication to the Lawyers, for he would not talk to me any further. I attempted to contact the Mosquitos with Briefcases, but got no response. So now I have to find a new place to live. Unfortunately, this is only the start of the issue. Yes, I could've fought the
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Just my opinion, but the idea that you'll be tripling 40 pages but keeping 9 chapters is a BAD idea. You have to remember the modern reader for the most part have busier life-styles. They need to feel like they're accomplishing something, and grab a little something on the side. Treat your book like you would a healthy quick to eat snack, like a protein bar.
My rule in writing, try to keep your chapters around 5 pages or less. 6 or 7 page chapters are OK if you really can't break up the scene into smaller bits. The longest chapter I have in EDEL is 12 pages - again I couldn't break up the scene. If your book triples to 120 pages, you'll want at least a third as many chapters (between 20 to 30 chapters).
Again just my opinion, but I'm thinking about your audience.
My rule in writing, try to keep your chapters around 5 pages or less. 6 or 7 page chapters are OK if you really can't break up the scene into smaller bits. The longest chapter I have in EDEL is 12 pages - again I couldn't break up the scene. If your book triples to 120 pages, you'll want at least a third as many chapters (between 20 to 30 chapters).
Again just my opinion, but I'm thinking about your audience.