First, I would like to apologize for my absence. I promised to release the new novel in November last year, but now it's already February of the next year. I feel especially bad for my Patr**n, who continued to support me despite the months without any new content. You guys are the best. But now, I finally have an update.
The new book, [Earth's Magical Civilization], will be released on March 16, 2026, no matter what. Over the past few months, I've had the worst case of writer's block derived from imposter syndrome. Every time I tried to write a chapter, the fear that this new book would be a failure stopped me. Adding on the guilt of getting money without doing anything, my mental state was in the gutter. In the past, I could rely on the crutch of fanfiction to guarantee readers and a fanbase, but now, this is a brand-new original novel: I have to do everything myself.
I kept revising the outline, thinking that if it were perfect, I'd be guaranteed success. However, we all know that's not how the world works. Back when I first released [Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor], I was at a very low point in my life, and I realized that I needed to make some changes or I wouldn't survive for long. But now that I'm in a happier and more secure position in my life, it's harder to take risks.
I have worked through my issues and am now more determined than ever to write this book — whether it succeeds or not. It will be a crucial step in my career as a writer — no matter the outcome, I will treat it as a learning experience and an opportunity for growth.
Alright, that's enough for all the sentimentality. For this book, I plan to do something different: I will not sign a contract with Webnovel. I want to do things my way, and only if that doesn't work will I consider signing a contract. In the spirit of transparency, I will share how things will unfold.
First, I will release the first 100 or more chapters for free on platforms such as Webnovel, Royal Road, and Scribble Hub. Patr**n will be the place where readers can support me. Before the story is "officially released," there will be three tiers.
Tier 1 (lowest) will be $3 and allow readers to read 2 chapters ahead. Tier 2 (middle) will be $5 and grant 5 advanced chapters. Tier 3 (upper) will be $10 and grant 10 advanced chapters. I WILL NOT add prices to the chapters as Webnovel does. I repeat, I WILL NOT add prices to individual chapters.
Once the story is officially released, I will no longer release free chapters. Tier 1 will become the key to continued reading. In other words, if you want to keep up with the story, you only need to pay $3 a month. For now, I do not plan to raise the price, but the global economy is in a terrible state, and I might not have a choice.
The release schedule will be 5 chapters a week for the first few months, then I'll raise it to 7 and maybe more. On the launch day, the first five chapters will be released on all free websites, along with the advanced 10 chapters on Patr**n.
I appreciate anyone who supports my work, but I also understand that most people cannot do so financially. But there are other forms of support. Without a contract from Webnovel, I will have to rely on you guys to spread the word about my book. So, if you enjoy the story, help me spread the word to your friends, family, social media, and other avenues.
Only two months have passed in the year, and a lot has happened. Regardless, I wish you all a joyous and successful year. And see you on March 16th.
From LazySageDao, with all the love in the world.