literalight

ngl sometimes I get super insecure about the length of tddup. like she is massive. written equivalent of the titanic. i wonder if you guys think it's too long :(
          	but, also like, I can't quite think of shortening the remainder of what needs to happen. it'd be such a pity 

aureatekey

@literalight when I first read the book, I thought that every word, sentence and paragraph had a place in the story. it was worth it for me to read every single chapter. the blissful moments of happiness that came to me when my eyes touches upon this book was worth it. I believe that every single letter you wrote in this story and everything else you've written matters. it's made a difference for me, given me joy and content that that to this day I still wish I was reading the book for the first time. you are a brilliant author ali, your words hold power and I will always love them. keep on writing dearie, you got this!!! if the chapters needs to be long enough, then I trust you. I know you will care for this story, this book because that's the type of person you are. you care. I promise you, I and everyone else that loves your writing will be here to read your words. they matter so so much to us as much as you matter to us. I believe in you girlie. enjoy your sisters wedding (whenever it happens/if it has happened already!) sending you loads of love, hugs and light ♡
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yourgirlnida

Does this mean you started uplaoding again?? Pleasesayyes..nvm I'll go check. Gurl I completed my mbbs I've waited THAT long...I LOVEEE your books. Please dont change anything. Keep the length, let me DEVOUR it. I am watching this paki drama called Zanjeerein and the whole start of a story with spouses dying thing reminded me of Zach and Rose so I just have to come back....(too long? Sorry) 
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_shaheen

Please don’t shorten the length..it’s their words that I fell for the book..how immaculately they express themselves. I just love reading it again and again and every time it gets better and better.
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KimUkine

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!! It is so nice seeing you back!!! How are you? Will we get an update soon? can't wait!!!!

literalight

@KimUkine HI! I'm doing well, thank you, superrr busy with my sister's wedding prep!!! Hope you're having a great weekend too <3 I'll let you guys know about the update when the date is more certain xx
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literalight

ngl sometimes I get super insecure about the length of tddup. like she is massive. written equivalent of the titanic. i wonder if you guys think it's too long :(
          but, also like, I can't quite think of shortening the remainder of what needs to happen. it'd be such a pity 

aureatekey

@literalight when I first read the book, I thought that every word, sentence and paragraph had a place in the story. it was worth it for me to read every single chapter. the blissful moments of happiness that came to me when my eyes touches upon this book was worth it. I believe that every single letter you wrote in this story and everything else you've written matters. it's made a difference for me, given me joy and content that that to this day I still wish I was reading the book for the first time. you are a brilliant author ali, your words hold power and I will always love them. keep on writing dearie, you got this!!! if the chapters needs to be long enough, then I trust you. I know you will care for this story, this book because that's the type of person you are. you care. I promise you, I and everyone else that loves your writing will be here to read your words. they matter so so much to us as much as you matter to us. I believe in you girlie. enjoy your sisters wedding (whenever it happens/if it has happened already!) sending you loads of love, hugs and light ♡
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yourgirlnida

Does this mean you started uplaoding again?? Pleasesayyes..nvm I'll go check. Gurl I completed my mbbs I've waited THAT long...I LOVEEE your books. Please dont change anything. Keep the length, let me DEVOUR it. I am watching this paki drama called Zanjeerein and the whole start of a story with spouses dying thing reminded me of Zach and Rose so I just have to come back....(too long? Sorry) 
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_shaheen

Please don’t shorten the length..it’s their words that I fell for the book..how immaculately they express themselves. I just love reading it again and again and every time it gets better and better.
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famousme123

Hellooo it's been a very long time and I'm so glad to have logged in to see your update. I hope life is treating you in the best way! I'm so excited to continue reading TDDUP whenever you're ready to release the next chapters. Your writing is the best! 
          
          Much love <333

famousme123

@famousme123 I can totally relate - at this stage, life doesn't slow down lol
            Tddup holds very fond memories for me - it's comfort in a book ❤️
            Much love to you, I hope your month is golden too ❤️❤️
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literalight

@famousme123 life is.. being life, I suppose! haha
            Also I totally recognise you and am so thrilled you're still actively looking forward to tddup <3  I hope your month is golden 
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ashuu03

I don’t really use Wattpad anymore, but I randomly checked back because I still think about Rose and Zach sometimes. I remember when you first started writing TDDUP and I can’t believe it’s been 7 years!! Seeing your update genuinely made me so happy. I’m really glad you’re continuing the story. Take all the time you need, and welcome back.

literalight

@JoanNjeri770 I will eventually come back to IG as well ❤️ thank you for being patient 
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JoanNjeri770

@literalight I missed you, I missed your Work, I even went on IG but the profile wasn't active!!!! If you understood Swahili, I'd have told you Karibu sana! Welcome back
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literalight

@ashuu03 I understand outgrowing wattpad :') I'm so flattered and happy you still think about my characters and their story ❤️ and thank you for checking into wattpad xx
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literalight

TDDUP:
          
          First thing's first: yes, TDDUP will be completed. I'm NOT giving up on it.
          I've been writing the book, albeit very slowly, offline. I have 6 new chapters written so far but I won't be releasing them until I've written ALL remaining chapters and the book is done. This is so that I can begin releasing chapters on a regular basis without the risk of leaving you hanging in-between updates. It's more enjoyable for you and less stressful for me ❤️
          It's been nearly 7 years since I began the story - needless to say, I'm not the exact same writer. My perspective regarding a lot of things have changed (for the better, I hope) and the TDDUP version that currently exists is not what I 100% identify wth. But I'm not going to rewrite or change any of the old chapters (that's a massive task because of the behemoth size of the book already) - but should I decide to traditionally publish the book later, it'll definitely need a rewrite.
          
          Even now, writing the new chapters is tricky because there's so much I want to change in Act 3 and I find it really tedious to stick to the script of what's happened so far in order for the following chapters to make sense. I did consider at least rewriting Act 3 but even that feels overwhelming (Act 3 chapters are super long, with 10k+ word count for each).
          
          So I've made the decision to stick to what's been done so far but since I'm not 110% into the current progression of the story, you might pick up on it (?) Idk, I can't really say because I don't know what my writing sounds like to a reader when my heart isn't entirely aligned with it.
          
          But you've been waiting for so long & I appreciate that beyond words can say. So the remainder of TDDUP is, I believe, more for you than for me.
          
          I cannot promise a definitive date but I do hope to finish writing AND releasing the rest of the book within the year. Perhaps one day I'll be able to revisit the story from scratch and rewrite it into a whole new version that my heart & soul is in sync with ❤️

literalight

@Books-Coffee-Stars @RodainaElziady0 i am endlessly grateful to your words and will keep coming back to them if i'm ever doubting myself during this whole journey ❤️❤️
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literalight

@JoanNjeri770 @exquisiteslvt @tris1604 @StillWithYouJK thank you so much for sticking around, your messages mean the world to me! ❤️
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literalight

@aureatekey your words truly mean so, so much to me ❤️ thank you so much for your endless patience and still cheering me on :') i hope i get to hold tddup in my hands one day too! xx
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