Chapter 526 - In Conclusion
Hey everyone! This chapter is finally here.
(To the reader who wanted to see how Shan Shui taught Bai Zi, I apologize. I tried to create this side story, but it was all about beatings and teaching. It wasn't very engaging, and I couldn't even come up with a thousand words, so I won't post it.)
Since Eggplant has finished writing all the side stories it had been saving up, it's Eggplant's turn to make its appearance now.
Before I begin, I'd like to give a thumbs up to every reader who has reached this point.
When I first started writing this book, I was going through a difficult period in my life.
Because I couldn't cope with the pressures of real life and my thoughts were not clear, and all the books I followed were serialized, I decided to start writing myself.
I thought at the time that as long as I kept myself busy every day and didn't think too much, my life would be better.
With this simple idea in mind, I decided on the protagonist's race and gender that afternoon (Eggplant's family has a large flock of chickens).
So, the decision to write this book was really just a slap on the forehead.
After writing the first chapter of "Lady Ji", I was indeed very happy.
After that, I immersed myself in the words I wrote every day, laughing to myself.
Because I had no writing experience, I didn't have an outline for this book at the very beginning, and I didn't even know I needed to revise it.
Fortunately, when I had barely written the beginning and had no traffic, Tomato Writer Assistant recommended a "beginner course" to me. I read it, which gave me an outline, and then I learned how to write a detailed outline...
I wrote this while watching the "beginner's course".
It wasn't until I wrote 80,000 words and started receiving comments from readers that I realized I had some problems with the beginning.
But back then, my biggest worry was that I was too inexperienced and wouldn't be able to finish the story. I didn't have the patience and courage to face reality that I do now.
I thought to myself that I would revise it after I finished writing it, so I closed the comment section for a while (I didn't revise the text, correct the mistakes, or read any comments).
I also left comments in the comment section about the parts that weren't fixed during the Chinese New Year, saying I'll fix them once the series is finished.
Now, it's finally finished.
While correcting errors, Eggplant discovered that there were indeed many grammatical errors and typos in the earlier text, so it's normal that some readers couldn't stand it and gave it low scores.
Looking back on this writing experience now, Eggplant feels both emotional and wistful.
A popular saying these days is, "The world is a giant makeshift stage."
There's a little story behind how the book "Eggplant" came to be a million words long.
Before writing this book, I was heavily in debt and disheartened because of my years of "wanting to prove myself".
When the book reached about 250,000 words (the first time the book title was verified), with the support of my elders, I cut up all my credit cards, and within that month, my back pain gradually healed on its own.
When the book had about 700,000 words, I actually didn't want to continue writing. But looking at the initial simple cover and the unclosed world inside the book, I thought I must write a million words so that I could at least design a cover again.
That way, I won't have any regrets. (As it turns out, this book is best suited to its simple illustrations; even expensive covers can't outshine it, haha~)
After the book reached 800,000 words, I became a frequent visitor to the hospital.
Under the influence of the medication, I was drowsy and listless every day; but at that time I knew very well that once I stopped writing, this book would most likely never have an ending.
Only if I persist in finishing it will it and I have a truly good start.
After weighing the options, I chose to continue writing. A month later, during Eggplant's recovery period, "Lady Ji" was completed.
This feeling is like successfully carving a jade statue; and this small success has illuminated my life and brightened my day.
Why do I feel this way?
Because Eggplant, as the most educated member of the family, was once like many ordinary post-90s generation, the family had high hopes for him.
I long to make something of myself.
But after I graduated, I discovered that I was not only not a genius, but also quite ordinary.
What I learned is not very valuable, nor is it something I love.
I didn't like my major, so not long after graduation, I boldly and gracefully left the industry that was related to my major; so I ended up in society, even less valuable.
Years of beatings, the hardships of being penniless, and the encirclement of the internet made me extremely disheartened, and at one point I felt that it was useless for ordinary people to study.
I often think to myself, what's the point of me, an ordinary person, studying for so many years and spending so much money?
I seem to have learned some knowledge and principles in that process, but what's the use?
Knowledge fades with time, and those principles can no longer provide me with a satisfying life.
This heart-wrenching sense of disappointment would descend upon my dreams every so often, criticizing and scrutinizing me, driving me to the brink of madness.
After finishing writing "Lady Ji", I figured out many things that had troubled me in the past, and all the frustration I had accumulated over the past ten years was swept away!
First of all, the books I've read are useful!
If I hadn't spent so many years reading, I wouldn't have been able to write "Lord Ji".
Because of some unsatisfactory experiences in life over the past decade, including frequent job hopping, I am well aware that most people read books not to criticize, so I easily receive the goodwill of my fellow book lovers.
I've spent almost the entire past year writing books. I no longer care how well others are doing, and I've successfully stopped dealing with unnecessary interpersonal relationships out of fear of becoming disconnected from society. It's wonderful.
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Finally, as an ordinary newbie, I want to answer a question from readers that I haven't answered before.
A long time ago, several book lovers asked me, "Does writing novels make money?"
I had just started writing then and couldn't predict the future, so I replied to them that I would answer the question at the end.
Therefore, I will focus on this point in the concluding section.
Writing can make money, but you can't just think about making money while you're writing, or you won't be able to stick to it.
Between June and September this year, Eggplant, unable to resist the inquiries from her friends, taught two friends (one male and one female) how to write.
They all failed.
A friend had no inspiration and could only rely on AI. In the end, he couldn't write anymore and felt that it was more reliable to work hard.
A friend started with great enthusiasm but couldn't stick with it. She was very profit-driven and wanted to see immediate returns from her writing.
She had such a passionate heart, but when it came to writing, she was inconsistent, only working on it sporadically, and eventually stopped at 100,000 words (she even used AI to expand it a lot), so naturally she didn't earn any money.
Despite these two failed examples, Eggplant still believes that writing is a good side hustle; it can't be said that it will guarantee everyone will make money, but it has no cost and no risk.
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In the very end, the eggplant didn't say goodbye, only expressed its gratitude.
Thank you, stranger!
Thank you for your attention;
Thank you for your like;
Thank you for your gift;
Thank you for your comment;
Thank you for joining me in illuminating the world of "Lady Hime".
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