Current State of Galaxia High · 5:04am Oct 21st, 2019
I've been putting off making this blog post, and now I'm writing it in the middle of the night while I'm tired. Not my greatest idea, but I need to get this out there. Galaxia High is a story that I still have tons of plans for and enjoy a whole lot. Unfortunately, the latest arc? Not so much. It has been a bit of a nightmare from the very beginning of me and Goomy working on it. We actually went through several rewrites having a hard time communicating on what we both wanted to do with it, and when we did get something down? I'm not gonna lie, I'm not happy with it. In fact, this feels like exactly what happened years ago with Ponyville High. You see, I got an idea for including something that I could do recurring side plots around based on a subject matter I really enjoyed, but when I jumped the shark and didn't execute it well, I didn't know how to proceed and eventually it took me so long that the story just died.
I don't want that to happen again, not now, not for this, after we've come so far. But as close as this arc is to being done, I just can't stand how certain parts feel like a campy B-grade porno even compared to the rest of the fetish focused story. And there's a lot of sections I still need to completely rewrite before I feel like they work enough to be satisfied. Goomy suggested I just delete it all and move on, and the fans will understand. But maybe there are those that have really come to enjoy the concept? Perhaps I could finish them, and then post them separately in their own little spin off one shot story with mention of it's connection to this one? I don't know exactly what I should do, so I'm reaching out to those of you who enjoy the story and follow it. What should I do with this latest arc that has gone on far longer than I ever originally intended it to?
Haven't read the latest chapter yet I'll admit, but I always figured this was more "A day in the life" sort of story that would dip in and out as needed so it hasn't felt off course imo.
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That was sort of what it was originally going to be, but like I said it's gone on far longer than I ever expected or wanted it to. I suppose there's no harm in letting it stick around, I just need to finish the damn thing already. =/
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Hey, good things take time!
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You're right. It can't be rushed. It might not be what I want, but I'll be damned if it's not as good as I can make it when I finish.
I'm enjoying it but in the end it's your story so do what you feel is best. I read a lot of stories on here and there are tons of writers on here who don't do story telling that well and they have trainwreck stories, this one is actually good and flows well. I just hope you find the inspiration you need to get over the hump it's not always easy though.
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That's very kind of you. My story isn't perfect, but I'm happy to hear it's good. I try very hard to make a story that flows well, and the longer it gets the harder it will be to maintain continuity. I'll definitely get over this hump, don't worry. And thank you.