Major Schedule Change for October - READ ME
Added 2024-09-25 20:39:05 +0000 UTCHey all!
I'll get right to it: I'm sick, I've been sick ever since I caught covid, and my writing pace has tanked massively. I've managed to keep my quality up, but my quantity is suffering quite a bit, and I've been burning backlog to stay on top of it.
My backlog's officially redlining right now. It's too small, and I'm taking drastic measures to not end up writing against the deadline, which will MURDER quality super duper hard.
I'm dropping to two chapters a week in October. I'm also changing up how I work a bit, and I should be able to hopefully completely reanimate my backlog to where it belongs. At which point, in November, I'll be returning to the usually-scheduled 3 chapters/week.
My goal here is to maximize my backlog, which will help my quality as I'm able to give each chapter the needed attention over the weeks it percolates.
Next week will have THREE CHAPTERS still. It's the last week of September by my logic. 7th-11th is admin week AKA Selkie trying to get better, then the next three weeks are 2 chapters each instead of three.
Basically, I'm 'only' missing three chapters. I feel terrible over it though, I'm so sorry.
I'm really sorry, I didn't want to come to this, but it's the best of a bad lot.
Poll to decide which two days a week I'm posting.
Cheers!
Selkie
Comments
I think Monday, Friday would be best. You get 3 days between Mon/Fri, and 2 days between Fri/Mon. Your health is the main issue right now.
Kai Elanzo
2024-09-27 18:12:39 +0000 UTCHang on lemme put this on the scale. (A healthy author who can keep writing my favorite book) ⚖ (My favorite book). Yeah that's a massive lean to the left. Take care of yourself! No chapters until you feel better is just fine!
MadKingMidas
2024-09-26 21:58:08 +0000 UTCget your paid sick leave (even if you simply reduced your work load and didn't leave), you deserve it
MrGaujail
2024-09-26 16:32:10 +0000 UTCDon't worry about it make any changes you need. Look after yourself first we can all wait if needed
C Gillan
2024-09-26 16:27:58 +0000 UTCTrying to remain consistent
Selkie
2024-09-26 13:03:10 +0000 UTCGet well soon, far more important than the story.
Tabitha Rollins
2024-09-26 10:17:45 +0000 UTCReduce to one a week if you need to. It's not the end of the world lmao.
Eleeyah
2024-09-26 06:10:18 +0000 UTCWhat the others are saying, your health absolutely comes first and having to deal with covid is all the justification anyone should need to take their time to focus on staying alive and healthy. So you take the time needed, slow down the release rate as needed. Absolutely noone here should be upset at you for this, including yourself so make sure your boss knows to give himself the time off required!
Aclys
2024-09-26 04:16:28 +0000 UTCNo chapters is fine until you’re healed. I can’t speak for anyone else but I won’t be going anywhere regardless.
Clinton Walsh
2024-09-26 01:11:39 +0000 UTCNone chapters until health improves!
Joshua
2024-09-26 00:36:36 +0000 UTCSorry you aren’t feeling well. I’ve been there and it sucks. Hang in there, we’re rooting for you!
StuBee3
2024-09-26 00:01:57 +0000 UTCIf you're only doing 2 updates a week, why not Tues/Thurs?
Oblivious Sage
2024-09-25 23:59:27 +0000 UTCTake your time and concentrate on quality. Take time off altogether if you need it. We would all rather you focus on your health. Your Patreon is already great value; having it drop for a while to merely good value is not much of a sacrifice - and I for one would be fine with you taking a proper break to recover.
Ronny Cook
2024-09-25 22:58:59 +0000 UTCJust write a chapter a week of your thoughts and meditations and worries. I am subscribed to you, not to your stories. Doodle something in Microsoft paint and post it. Do a extra bad dramatic reading of your favorite passage. Share your playlist for writing or relaxing. Share your brownie recipe. Write a rant on recent politics. I would love to know you more as an author and person even if I don't get one more chapter about Elaine.
conkerer
2024-09-25 22:32:50 +0000 UTCHonestly if you're struggling I'd prefer you to drop to one chapter a week. Self care is SUPER important and we want you to feel better.
Rafnyd
2024-09-25 22:22:16 +0000 UTCDon't post here much, but I do greatly appreciate you're dedication to quality and consistency. I greatly enjoy your story and am more than happy to wait while you set yourself to rights. I wish you a swift and pleasant recovery.
Arrogantfitz
2024-09-25 22:03:53 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself. You got 9ne shot at your life long health.
David Clough
2024-09-25 21:44:39 +0000 UTCOk so if I have to pick 2 of the 3 then I pick Monday and Friday because they’re furthest apart. But honestly I’m of the opinion that you need to take whatever time you need to recover.
Tonberry
2024-09-25 21:43:10 +0000 UTCAs someone who strugles with maintaining a backlog, I know the pain. Do what you need to do, quality will always be more import than quantity.
Kennyevilmonkey
2024-09-25 21:20:25 +0000 UTCYour health matters more than our reading. Take as much time as you need.
Bubbles The Amoeba
2024-09-25 21:12:01 +0000 UTCGet well soon! Take all the time you need.
Nait02
2024-09-25 21:11:10 +0000 UTCHope you get better soon! Super happy you are prioritizing your health before anything else! Far too many Authors push themselves too far and burn out. Glad to see you know when health needs to be a priority
M0och
2024-09-25 20:54:01 +0000 UTCSorry to hear that, hope you're feeling well again soon.
James Skinner
2024-09-25 20:53:40 +0000 UTClol, I'm constantly writing. The only change is what days I select when I'm scheduling
Selkie
2024-09-25 20:53:07 +0000 UTCGet better
tr13ze
2024-09-25 20:52:32 +0000 UTCHope you‘ll recover soon! But please take your time for a full recovery.
Simon Hoerder
2024-09-25 20:50:41 +0000 UTCMotherlover, i can’t believe you’re back on this. Stop bloody apologising for being human. If you’re feeling ill, down, behind, whatever, take a pissing break. Just post updates on how you’re doing, that you’re still alive, and start taking better care of yourself. Don’t feel guilty. You can’t take care of us, your readers, if you’re face down dead in a ditch, from a stressed induced aneurysm. Do what you need to do, we will still be here.
TjStorm
2024-09-25 20:48:54 +0000 UTCWell, what can I say other than, rest well, rest plenty and may the Elaine have mercy on your mortal coil
Shukketsu
2024-09-25 20:47:26 +0000 UTCGet better! All I ask🫶
elijah pickett
2024-09-25 20:45:25 +0000 UTCTake the time you need - reduced output is better than reduced quality or burnout. I know folks hate seeing authors go on hiatus, but it can be important for health if it comes to that.
TeaGeek
2024-09-25 20:45:14 +0000 UTCI vote no days per week until recovery. You seem to have missed that option in the polls.
Cameron Kispert
2024-09-25 20:44:23 +0000 UTCGlad that you are respecting your health. I suggest you skip mondays chapter. Then you don´t need to write on the weekends.
Markus
2024-09-25 20:44:23 +0000 UTCWell i had the chance. Usually i only see posts at 4 in the morning
Clt. fohlers
2024-09-25 20:44:11 +0000 UTCHope you get better Selkie!
Necrotyr
2024-09-25 20:42:50 +0000 UTCPlease take whatever time you need to so that you can recover, we would all much prefer a longer wait for a higher quality story not to mention your health should come first
Callum Davis
2024-09-25 20:42:34 +0000 UTCOh god, has the 'first' bullshit come to Patreon too?..
Necrotyr
2024-09-25 20:42:32 +0000 UTCFeel better!
Fulgurata
2024-09-25 20:42:20 +0000 UTCCovid is known for being disabling, I hope you're able to balance your efforts and body readily!
ZephanyZephZeph
2024-09-25 20:41:55 +0000 UTCHope you feel better soon!
Jake Conway
2024-09-25 20:41:35 +0000 UTCmake sure you get well, that's the most important
Tyderion
2024-09-25 20:41:31 +0000 UTCTake care mate, hope you get well soon
Pexezz
2024-09-25 20:41:28 +0000 UTCGlad you are giving yourself more time
Stropeyer
2024-09-25 20:41:06 +0000 UTCFirst Hope you get better soon.
Clt. fohlers
2024-09-25 20:39:37 +0000 UTC
