MKPrin8

Just a quick question. Does it matter how many words each chapter should be? Is there any "desired" limit or some "unspoken rule" about it? I can't write past a lot of first chapters for this reason, because I don't want each chapter to be too long or too short. Opinions of readers and writers are greatly appreciated! <3 

MKPrin8

@MKPrin8 Thank you! I've been hitting the 1500 mark and sometimes 1200 and it has always felt small and big. I feel better knowing a baseline. Thank you!
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AliSaracen

@MKPrin8 1500-2000 is a good baseline. I tried 4000 word chapters and all except serious oldschool readers agreed it was far too long. After some research and questioning I came to the conclusion that 1500 - 2000 was the most digestible figure for books of darker more serious tones while 500-1500 was preferred for more lighthearted books such as comedy and romance. I personally write each chapter as long as my art direction requires but then revise while searching a point I can split it. Write according to what the story requires and think about size afterwards. One of my chapters is only 300 words because that was all it required while some are 2300. What the chapter needs to convoy and portray must be done correctly and satisfactory according to the author first and foremost 
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MKPrin8

Just a quick question. Does it matter how many words each chapter should be? Is there any "desired" limit or some "unspoken rule" about it? I can't write past a lot of first chapters for this reason, because I don't want each chapter to be too long or too short. Opinions of readers and writers are greatly appreciated! <3 

MKPrin8

@MKPrin8 Thank you! I've been hitting the 1500 mark and sometimes 1200 and it has always felt small and big. I feel better knowing a baseline. Thank you!
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AliSaracen

@MKPrin8 1500-2000 is a good baseline. I tried 4000 word chapters and all except serious oldschool readers agreed it was far too long. After some research and questioning I came to the conclusion that 1500 - 2000 was the most digestible figure for books of darker more serious tones while 500-1500 was preferred for more lighthearted books such as comedy and romance. I personally write each chapter as long as my art direction requires but then revise while searching a point I can split it. Write according to what the story requires and think about size afterwards. One of my chapters is only 300 words because that was all it required while some are 2300. What the chapter needs to convoy and portray must be done correctly and satisfactory according to the author first and foremost 
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MKPrin8

Are there any other writing platforms similar to this one? One that will let me write for free? I want to start the new year off with a new platform. One that isn't dry.   Any recommendations are welcome. 

AliSaracen

@MKPrin8 I'm contracted to Meganovel so I publish there but writing here is easier so i write here in unpublished works and when done I copy and paste to there, Inkitt is not as good for writing on either but both of these allow free publishing. Not sure if this helps
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MKPrin8

@m2ition I might do that. I have heard some mixed reviews about it, but it might be worth it. I'll try writing something new and see how it goes. Thank you ❤️
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MKPrin8

11-18-2022. Mother has passed away peacefully.

MKPrin8

@AliSaracen thank you so much. I just woke up and it still feels fake. It feels like I'm going to walk out of this bedroom and see my Mom. I know it happened, but my brain is not able to process and cope with it. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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AliSaracen

@MKPrin8 To Him we belong and to Him we shall return. A peaceful return is the best we could wish for each other but, I hope it is enough to try and help through this time. Life is short and loss is hard so every part of our character is tested at one time or another. I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers and hugs 
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MKPrin8

Figured I come back to update you guys on Mom as my actual, final post. It's not like I imagined. I will definitely be gone from here for a while so I can focus on her. I'm trying to be positive but it's looking like I have either until Thanksgiving or Christmas with her. But who knows. She's doing alright, I guess. I made it home. I couldn't stay, seeing my Mom in that condition. I hope that when I do make my comeback, it'll be when I'm better mentally, emotionally, and even physically. I'll miss you all. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay blessed, and healthy. Keep your family close. Love you all, and I'll see y'all when I come back.

MKPrin8

@Sharpmouth Sorry I didn't reach back out. A lot has happened. At the time of this post, I thought I would've had the app deleted by then. Thank you for being here. Sharing the love back.
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Sharpmouth

We love you so much, queen! Do take all the time you need. We’re here. 
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MKPrin8

Well, I am quickly making my way through my silent reads. I promise that if I have your book on my "Current Reading" list, I will get to it. I am just going at my own pace, while also trying to manage my current WIP and daily life. I am just trying to do one silent read at a time, with no commitment to them, and for those whose books I have commented and voted on, I will do one book at a time as well. Once my list gets smaller, I will not be adding any more books to the list until I can get my current WIP finished and find a decent book club to add it to. Then and only then will I add books to my list again so that I may be able to focus more on your books. I hope I made this understandable and I thank you for your patience and time. I just didn't want anyone to think I have completely abandoned their works because all the books on my "Current Reading" List are all so amazing. 

MKPrin8

@AliSaracen Thank you, and I can agree, partially lol, I'm a summer baby XD but fall is my second favorite time of the year with all of its pretty colors, smells, aesthetics, and all that. That, and I love Pokemon, and Mimikyu is my favorite kind of Pokemon, and it's the season for my boy Mimikyu to shine XD God bless you too. 
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AliSaracen

@MKPrin8 Ofcourse and I wish the same for you all too. Fall is my fave time of year: the colours, the coat options and the air really sing to me. We are blessed to have such beutiful seasons, so different yet each is not superior to the others. God bless
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MKPrin8

@AliSaracen Thank you. It's all been slow, hectic at times, but slowly coming together. Just pieces at a time. Hope you and the family are doing well and staying safe. 
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DreamingBud

Where are the rest of your works? Did I miss something? I wanted you to complete "A Dragon's Violin" 

DreamingBud

@MKPrin8 Wise decision, I guess when you lack the motivation to finish one work, the best thing to do is unpublish it than keeping it in halt and leaving the readers hanging. Wish you all the luck for, "Mirrum" and I'll be definitely looking forward to "A Dragon's Violin" though whenever you decide to update it. :)) 
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MKPrin8

@DreamingBud My works are either deleted or just unpublished at the moment. "A Dragon's Violin" is currently unpublished until I can get it finished, but I am working on "Mirrum" first until I can find the desire/motivation to work on "A Dragon's Violin" again. "The Wanderer and The Vault Dweller" is also currently unpublished because I am working on the rewrite. I am wanting to wait until all of my works are fully finished before I start posting them. I thank you for inquiring about "A Dragon's Violin" though. Hope this answers your question ❤️
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MKPrin8

Sharing the book to showcase the new but temporary cover! Let me know what you all think! To be quite honest, this might become my permanent cover, depending on the feedback. And if it does, then I have some editing to do XD
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/319342868

brighteverafters

@MKPrin8 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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MKPrin8

@brighteverafters It does, doesn't it? :) Glad ya like it :D 
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