emileedefwrites

So uh… howdy again

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@emileedefwrites Howdy
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emileedefwrites

Hello there! I'm sure everyone thought I was dead, but I assure you I'm not, haha. My apologies for disappearing again!
          
          I just graduated high school a month ago, so I've been really busy with the end of my senior year and preparing for college. I can't believe I'm starting that in less than a month! Due to that, though, I had to prioritize schooling over things like my graphic design and even my writing. 
          
          I'm not going to be very active still, and I'm sorry about that for those who request covers. Gotta have my priorities in order, y'know? I'll see what I can do in my free time, of course, but please don't expect the world and then some of me. I have no experience yet with college, so I have no idea what to expect or what I'll get myself involved in.
          
          That being said, I hope everyone else is enjoying themselves! This summer has been a ride already, and I can only imagine what fun you guys could be having.

emileedefwrites

I've finally been working on this one story of mine that I've been trying to get done for a really long while. I'm trying to write it for actual publishing, but I would like your opinions: 
          Should I write a Wattpad version and an "actual book" version? The difference is that Wattpad chapters are more successful under 2,000 words, but a published book usually has them at about 5,000.
          If I only write an "actual" one, should I still post it here?
          Should I post some "beta" chapters? It wouldn't be the official book, but I like having outside opinions on what works and what doesn't.
          I'd really appreciate some feedback and ideas!

jsseasons

@emileedefwrites In my view, it really depends on what you are going to do to publish your book. If you are going to do it independently or with a Publisher or ... I read a comment once by a writer here (@Lucius_Snow) that said that some of the publishers like something fresh, without having been "touched" before going public. In this case, complete posting of the entire book on online platforms. Of course there are many, and I’m seeing books that
             I love being published, situations where books on Wattpad become something much bigger and become physicists or ebooks. My suggestion is to post betas chapters, which make you curious before publishing your book (in any form, in any way). And it can continue like that afterwards. BUT, you can post the complete book here, for readers, and when, and if, you publish it, you remove too much of the chapters and leave it just for tasting. However, if it is really two different versions, a Wattpad and "Physical", do it the way you want, actually; do what you want, regardless of what I said. 
            
            It would be cool. 
            
            I wish I had helped you, even with this long comment. (^^)
            
            Have a good night!
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