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The Future of the Conceptual Deck
🕑 Added 2023-01-30 20:34:27 +0000 UTCHello! I hope everyone has had a good start to 2023!
So this post is one that I've been thinking about for a while. The Conceptual Deck is my first fanfiction, and has been an incredible learning experience. Some lessons I've learned as I write, others I've learned after I released the chapters. Either way, the story has evolved and changed dramatically since I first started.
I've very much enjoyed the whole process of creating the Conceptual Deck, but I'm beginning to realize that a lot of my earlier mistakes are coming back to haunt me. Even as I enjoy writing it, its becoming harder and harder to do in ways that are satisfying and interesting. I find myself wanting something new, something where I can take what I have learned and apply it. I am also picking up on the readers, who's interests appear to be waning. This leads to a pretty big set of questions, the most important at the moment is, what happens to the Conceptual Deck?
There are a few options on the table, all of which I am considering. The first is to pick a point in the story, something relatively soon probably, and put it under hiatus when it reaches that point. This leaves the story open for me to maybe return at some point, although the likely hood of that happening beyond occasional one-shot style story snippets is unfortunately unlikely.
The second option is to write an ending. I have had an ending in mind for a long time, but this is definitely rushing it. IMO the story isn't ready for its ending, but I'm not interested in writing the thirty to forty chapters that would take get it to that point. So this would be a rushed, sudden, but cannon ending.
The third and final choice is to abridge the ending. I could, hypothetically, write three or four chapters worth of abridged story, explaining what happens, what changes, some of the story-beats I had in mind, before describing the ending.
Keep in mind that I would finish the current arc before doing any of these.
So, those are my options, as I see it. I have a favorite, but I would like to hear what everyone thinks. I understand that The Conceptual Deck is what brought a lot of you to my patreon, but I hope that you continue to support me as I begin the process of eventually starting a new story. I would really like to hear what everyone has to say.
Comments
Titan7
While on the inside I am sad regarding the news of this Story especially since this is the story that got be interested in your work/Patreon, I am glad you are all letting us know. Personally, I think you finished the Arc and put the Story in Hiatus so you can either continue or rewrite it in the future. I am definitely looking forward to reading your future content.
Cams797
Disappointed to hear this story won’t likely continue. I would suggest a hiatus. If you feel you’ve written yourself into a corner maybe some time to try and discover another way around would help. Ultimately your decision, but I am still very much enjoying this tale
Trenton Robinson
Finished arc and Hiatus. Or finished arc and abridged are fine with me. Excited to see what idea you write next with what you’ve learned.
Danielle
Personally I would prefer a finished arc and Hiatus than a rushed or abridged ending.
Niraada
I think coming to what feels like a natural stopping point would be good, where you could pick things up again, maybe, but if you don't, it was in a satisfying point to call an end anyway (if possible).
Robert
Personally i dont want you to rush to end i would prefer that you pause it and come back later. Maybe a few more chapters to finish the current ark so you have a reasonable stopping point. Btw with the new story ive never seen a good marvel fanfiction which focuses on magic and being a sorcerer they always ruining it by going after the infinity stones or becoming a mutant or a god . Would love to see your take on this maybe go with a injured person not reborn with meta knowledge route. Of course you have your own ideas 😁
Robert
Dam ive been really enjoying this story
Empty Shelf
That's a shame. I like MMM but this is indeed the story that brought me here. So long as you have a preference, I recommend you go with that.
Austin
First option please
