Volume 1 Chapter 27.1
by Need_More_SleepVolume 1 + Chapter 27.1: Apologies For Not Updating Today!
When I got up this morning, I excitedly checked the site’s contract updates, but in an instant, it felt as though I’d been struck by a bullet. My heart seemed to stop.
I was rejected for signing.
The reason was simple: I didn’t meet the platform’s standards for a contract.
I went back and looked at the site’s minimum requirements for original works, 50,000 words and 200 bookmarks. Then I checked other works, many of them had only a few hundred bookmarks and were able to sign contracts without issue.
To be honest, I felt utterly despairing and fell into self-doubt. Could it really be that my writing is just that poor, that I couldn’t even meet the basic threshold for a contract?
I asked many authors and readers, and learned that a theme like mine tends to be suppressed. I just didn’t expect that even getting a contract would be this difficult.
I thought about it for an entire day. I considered switching platforms, but without all of you, this book wouldn’t exist. I don’t want to waste the support and encouragement you’ve given me over these past days.
I also thought about starting a new book. When I first began, I actually had two ideas, one was a gender-bender yuri story, and the other was a more conventional BG reverse-pursuit romance. I knew the first theme might be difficult under current circumstances, but I like it. I wanted to choose that one.
I’ve been torn over whether I should keep writing.
So today, I created a reader group chat to hear everyone’s thoughts.
Everyone has been incredibly kind. Their encouragement made me feel warm inside. While they supported me continuing the story, they also respected whatever choice I made.
And there’s also the big-shot author Moyue Ruoli, who even went out of their way to consult other established authors on my behalf. I’m truly, deeply grateful.
We talked about many things. In the end, the reason I wasn’t offered a contract came down to one thing, I’m still too weak. Not enough bookmarks. To them, whether I sign or not doesn’t really matter.
With Moyue Ruoli’s comfort and encouragement, I gradually cleared away my confusion. If they won’t sign me, then I’ll just keep updating. I’ll push this book past ten thousand bookmarks! I won’t let everyone’s support go to waste! I want to prove that your faith in me is justified!
So I’ve decided, even without a contract, I’ll keep writing. Even if I surpass ten thousand bookmarks and still can’t get signed, I’ll continue!
Maybe I’ll end up as an author who can’t get signed even after breaking ten thousand bookmarks, but I still want to keep writing. I want to bring happiness to everyone.
I’m truly grateful for everyone’s support all this time.
And regarding the fact that I didn’t update today, I sincerely apologize!
Starting tomorrow, I will definitely return to a stable update schedule and bring you an even better “My Adorable Goddess Dormitory”!
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