Unknowingly, it has been another two years, and Xiaoyun's second book has been completed.
The Lamarck series was originally planned to have three books, with Blood Candle Keep being the last one on the timeline. However, now that it is finished, there have been some changes from the plan.
The original content of the Blood Candle Keep plan was cut into two parts, and the current part ends at almost the middle of the story.
This decision was mainly based on some of the challenges of becoming a full-time author. Xiaoyun decided to find a way to establish himself first, and then take the time to gradually improve his original plan.
While writing Blood Candle Keep, in order to gain a full-time job and gain basic income, I tried to open three books and wrote about dozens of worlds that I have never seen before.
I feel that this situation has affected the creation of Blood Candle Castle to some extent, so I decided to finish it at this time, which is the best solution in all aspects.
Of course, Xiaoyun has not forgotten everyone's efforts and commitments when rushing for glory. I owe you a side story, and I owe Dameng Deep Sea a side story. We took the time to discuss it in the group, and will make up for it in the near future according to the customized content you want.
As for the conclusion of the Lamarck series, in fact, most of the world view has been explained clearly in this work. The rest is nothing more than the development and ending of various characters and forces.
The rest of the story is difficult to write, with multiple threads, group portraits, and all kinds of unflattering things in online articles. Xiaoyun feels that no matter what, he may have to wait until enough people are willing to follow whatever he writes before he touches it.
Better.
Let's put it on hold for a few years. The new book "Nightmare Invasion" is still being planned. It is an original Cthulhu world about psychology, and it still focuses on wits and reasoning, with a lot of hilarious things. Cuties who are interested in Xiaoyun can join the group
Or pay attention.
The book "Blood Candle Keep" was quite difficult to write. It was very ambitious when I started the book, but there were many difficulties after it was published. There were also chapters that were impetuous and affected the quality.
But in the end, I still kept my original intention and persisted in writing a complete ending that I thought would not disappoint even with almost no profit.
Looking back, Xiaoyun's mental journey is actually a bit ridiculous, but it is undoubtedly an indispensable experience in life and a precious memory in the future.
When reading this book, Xiaoyun felt that she had really found a career that she was willing to pursue for a lifetime.
Writing a book can export your three views, make many like-minded friends, gain recognition and popularity, rely on long-term accumulation to support you in old age, have a very high limit for the development prospects, and slap in the face those who treated us in childhood.
Parents and teachers who sneer at the unrestrained imagination tell them that the imaginary world we love and focus on can also create real value, and we can make a living and even live a good life.
The most important thing is that it has nothing to do with interests, ideals, reality or fantasy; Xiaoyun feels that doing something he likes and is good at for the rest of his life is the only way to a happy life.
Although he has an unusual outlook on life, Xiaoyun believes that you can still understand the choice he makes for happiness, right?
So at that time, I resolutely gave up my Ph.D. and my job with an hourly salary equivalent to my current monthly income, and started working full-time.
In the eyes of many people, this seems absurd and unreasonable. Seeing Xiaoyun's current desolation, it feels natural.
Later, when I thought about it carefully, I realized that taking such a risk might be because my life had gone too smoothly before.
From a young age, being recognized by teachers, having outstanding grades, going to prestigious schools, winning awards, performing in many countries, having a high-paying job, being famous in a small circle, and being popular, everything was taken for granted, it was easy, and everything came naturally.
I have never suffered any setbacks, and I don’t need to worry about my livelihood. Apart from the twists and turns of my relationship, I am basically like an annoying protagonist template, or... a hothouse flower.
However, life in this world is not smooth sailing, and what is supposed to come will eventually come. In the past two years, I have been trying to gain a foothold in the Internet literary circle, and I have been constantly failing, frustrated, despairing, and troubled. It can be regarded as making up for the tuition fees I owe in life.
Unfortunately, even though I have tried hard to this day, I am still a little confused.
During this period of time, there were constant back and forth, constant setbacks and blows, and in the end, the only gain left was to see clearly where I fell short, where my writing was not good, and where I could improve.
However, Xiaoyun's life from childhood to adulthood was not won by opportunism. He considers himself to be a person who works harder and perseveres than most people.
Xiaoyun thinks that maybe things will turn around if he persists and tries to write better, right?
Those of you who can see this must agree that Xiaoyun has the talent to establish himself in this industry, right?
That's a bit heavy to say, don't be unhappy. Young people should be more enthusiastic.
I complained a lot, but it was just self-summary and self-preservation.
If you really want to ask Xiaoyun what he will do, Xiaoyun will only say that as long as he can survive, he will not stop creating, and he will not stop learning and thinking to make his works better.
Facing life, career, and the many inevitable ups and downs, what Xiaoyun wants to say can be summarized with Zhen Cheng’s last poem:
Manjianghong·Wentian
When the heaven and the earth first opened, the common people appeared, and their fate was pitiful. The son wanted to drink, but his relatives did not support him, fearing that he would be sick. The people did not know that God had sent a sin, so they knelt down and begged me to ask the gods for orders. How could they wish to end their future after the creation of the world? There was no response.
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In this case, why bother to worship? Destroy the temple of heaven, burn the cauldron of gods. All living beings are resentful, and I should hold the handle. The chaos gathers into ten thousand swords, and I have the shadow of the universe. I ask the sky, are you still awake when you see the soldiers in my hand?