Hello once again everyone, let's see..I haven't given anyone an update for quite some time. Might as well make one now!

As far a KoH progress has been going, it's been rather slow. In all honesty, I've finished my own reedits of the Prologue and about 75% of Chapter 1. I have not yet tracked down any editors to proofread and help with corrections yet either, but will hope to do so eventually. I, myself, don't mind that the progression is slow, as I'd rather bide my time with this project and be able to produce something of higher quality than shell out what I HAVE been.

Secondly, in order to help you wade out the time Knights of Harmonia starts its revision, I am starting to come up with a few other short story ideas and a one shot that have been stewing about in my mind. I think that I'll work on these first, since they are very short and will help me get adjusted more into writing. Small steps will help me along this long path, just as long as I keep moving forward.

In other news, I have just purchased a tablet for my birthday, which was on the 11th.I am a little nervous on how to work the darn thing, but I know that I'll probably be belting out picture after picture as soon as I get adjusted to it. Lately I've been neglecting my art duties as well and hope that this will progress my endeavors.

Alright, I'm all done.

I just couldn't help myself. I couldn't just let it all end like that. I wanted to write and continue to make even better stories...

So I had to go to the extreme.

I had danced, and prayed, and sacrificed over 9000 virgin vegetables to have my wishes heard. And the results payed off, as I was visited by the Magical Troll Fairy. As I awoke from my slumber this morning I discovered that all my lost data was back once again, with a little sticky note on the side stating...

April Fools

Firstly, I apologize if anyone was actually frustrated with this. I like to get into the spirit of things on the first of April. Secondly, I am proud to say that I will continue work on my Knights of Harmonia series. Already asked a few editors to look over my first revision and see what else I can change to it. It won't be to long now ladies and gentlemen, just be patient for a little while longer.

Alright guys, I've got some REALLY serious news.

As you guys have known, I've been trying my hardest in reediting my story, Knights of Harmonia: Distant Worlds. The good news was, I was actually doing the damn thing! It's surprising for me, since I know I'm a VERY lazy person when it comes to near everything. But on this thing...well, I was. I was trying REALLY hard to make this thing a good story and to show everyone how not only my skills and ambitions, but maybe get my own little spot in the sun. I was near finished with the Edit of Chapter 3, and had ALL of the prologue and Chapters 1 and 2 finished...

Bad news, my computer bugged and I lost not only all of my saved data, but all of my artwork that I saved on my computer and connecting flash drive...

And on that note, I believe that I must admit that now I... Well, I really don't want to do this no more. I don't want to try again and build from scratch, ESPECIALLY after all the hard work that I had put into it, and since I know that my memory isn't really up to snuff with anything besides remembering dumb things that make me laugh, I don't remember all that I put into those chapters and what I had omitted. Also, since I know have so little of support about my endeavors, it doesn't seem like anyone will really CARE about it going and never coming back.

So, I shall state it in stone...er...text.

I AM QUITTING

End of Story.

Good Night.

Hello everybody who's actually giving a damn about reading this!

Well, being gone without an update for a week or two has left probably many in the dark about what I've been trying to do. Let me assure you that this time was dedicated to two things; creating character details and plot structure. Although I must admit I'm going at a slower pace than what I was expecting, but that is because I have also decided to use this time to just avoid and get away from the writing in general. It helps that you stay away from a piece of work for a while, so you can come back at it with fresher eyes and can pick at it and critique it much better.

A little while ago, a chat member on the chat here on fimfiction gave me two very helpful links on story and pacing. I must admit that I was surprisingly doing the basic story RIGHT! As one video describes, one way of telling a story was called "In Media Res" meaning that the story starts off at or close to the action, whilst the background and personalities of the characters from Act 1 (The act which establishes the personality, relationships, and background of characters) are littered throughout Act 2 instead (The act in which the most action happens, when the hero is gathering the skills, team, weapons, MacGuffin, etc. to be able to solve the dramatic question that was presented in the end of Act 1 or the beginning of Act 2). I'm actually proud of myself for stumbling onto that, even though I really didn't mean for it to happen. I was lucky I guess *laughs*

Anyway, the part where I need the most help in was the pacing as a whole, in both the arc format and the story format. This is where I'm having the most trouble. Since I will admit that I didn't plan many of the events in between, I've been drawing a blank as to what should happen and when they should. Although I'm optimistic that all I need is a good sit down session with myself and just do a big brainstorm.

The biggest concern so far, at least for me, is the character building and development. I will admit, the more I look at this story, the more I feel... well, I feel that Chad's pretty flat. I can see that I've got a grasp of what he SHOULD be, but he's not as developed as I WANT him to be. Plus, the more I read about him, the more he feels like a self-insert. Not that it's a bad thing, since I intended for him and I to share SOME things together, such as original birthplaces, love of the bronydom, etc. Yet, I feel that I have made too MUCH of myself into him, and feel that it makes him seem Mary-Sueish. I can guarantee that he's definitely a lot braver...and dumber than I am facing AJ like in chapter 3 but so far that's nothing as to creating his actual character. I'm going to go all out on writing his, and future OC's background, personality, skills, etc. to build a more widespread assortment of characters that are realistic and rounded. This being said, I might have to go to square one into writing this thing, probably erasing whole chapters and building them back together piece by piece. This is going to be the biggest hurtle for me as a beginning writer, but I believe that if I can accomplish this, I'll grow indefinitely. I'd appreciate anyone's support in this time.

Also, whilst I'm rambling, I have also joined a collab called "Pony-Fall" which is somewhat like my own concept of "Ponies on Earth". As a challenge to myself, I have decided to choose two characters that would be a bit of a difference that any of my story characters would get; Derpy Hooves and her daughter. I've got some good ideas going with these two, and writing about the struggles of a single parent trapped and struggling in a new world will definitely be a change of pace to my own story. Also have a theme thought through about the feelings of mistakes, failures, and self-acceptance for this one. I'm proud to say I have several chapters already written, but they won't be released until I finish with the first hurtle of my own story. Also, this story will be more lighthearted and humorous...well, I can't say that since MOST of my stories are going to be that way.

Also, I appreciate the two people who have wished to help me in the Grammar and punctuation departments. Your help will be greatly accepted. Anyone else who is willing to help I will humbly and gladly accept.

Thank you all for your time and patience.

Hello everybody who's actually giving a damn about reading this!

Alright, some serious news this time people. I'm unfortunate to state that I will not be able to post in such a timely fashion as I have normally done with these last ones. This is due to the fact that I...well, I'm not all that great in the grammar and story departments. I want to make this fic something better than most others of its class, but I know that I at this time have been giving little to no better work than the average Joe.

That, for me, is inexcusable.

I have not been ever able to obtain an editor to help me out with things like this, so I have had to just patch things all together by myself and call it good. But I don't want to be average with this thing. I want to make a BRILLIANT story, and if I want to make this thing a whole lot better than I'm making it right now, it means I've got to cram myself with the knowledge to MAKE it better. That, along with the fact that work likes to be a bitch and eat up most, if not all, of my free time. It pretty much makes me restricted to only writing for 2 1/2 days per week. That kinda is pushing it a little. So, my updating will become a bit slower from this day forward, instead of being 1 week a chapter to about 2-3 weeks a chapter. That way, I can give myself enough time to chew on things and make sure everything is fantastic before sending.

Also, this means that I will be reediting my other previous chapters as well. These will be freshened up within the coming weeks.

Thanks.

~Captain BluLead

"Do what you want, 'cause a pirate is FREE!"

Right, hello fellow watchers....if I actually HAVE any per say.

Well, I am VERY sad to say that there has apparently been a fiasco going on about Ditzy Doo's recent VA Change. I don't know the full details but I know Equestria Daily has got the low down on all the things.

However, I have seen how much chaos has so shortly spawned from this tiny little thing. And to be honest, it makes me sad to like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Rumors of death threats on Lauren Faust's DA Page, numerous bitching and whining in MANY of the bigger blog and pony imaging sites, and, hell, I wouldn't be surprised if Hasbro, all the VA's the animators, musicians, etc. all got at least a few dozen angry/death threat letters.

And for this, you all make me sad.

It's pathetic to see how much the Internet, as a whole just flip out on Ditzy's voice changing. I mean, yeah, I'm a little dissapointed in it too, but that doesn't mean we need to be SAVAGES about it. Where's all the love and tolerate?

We need to calmly express our opinions, and show Hasbro, the animation studio, and all the other people involved that we as a community of the BETTER bronies love and appreciate them and the show.

To Lauren Faust. I'm sorry for the stupidity of the Internet. You have left the game a year ago, but you're still there in my heart.

To Hasbro, keep making the good stuff. I REALLY appreciate all the hard work and enjoyment that you give to me as a person when I gaze at pastel colored ponies.

To all the animators, I love you guys. You make the coolest shit I've seen in years.

To the VA's I love you too. So much talent for so little actors.

...and to the brony community. I am ashamed.

Hello everybody who's actually giving a damn about reading this!

First of all, let me say thank you to those who have decided to give my first story a read. I am happy to see so many people watch this and comment on how they're liking what has transpired already. I hope that this is received warmly as the story progresses as well. Who knows, I might even make it to the featured list. *laughs* Although that might just be big damn ambition right there.

I'm here to explain some things on how I am going to write this story. Firstly, I'm not going to focus on everyone all at once. Everyone is going to have their own arcs, lasting about 15 chapters with (if I can actually string it out that much) an average of 3,000 - 5,000 words. Also, after each arc, I'm going to add an Interlude with the princesses in between, explaining what in the heck they are doing while the events occur to the Mane 6.

In other words, it's going to look like this:

Prologue

Arc 1

Interlude 1

Arc 2

Interlude 2

Arc 3

Interlude 3

Arc 4

Interlude 4

Arc 5

Interlude 5

Arc 6

Interlude 6

Ending

As you can see, I was planning on making one REALLY big story. Now let's see how well I can keep up with it.

As far as updating goes, it'll be roughly within three days to a week's time from the last one. This is due to my work schedule, sometimes I have REALLY long work days, and sometimes I can loaf about and start working on things in the down time.

I hope you all will enjoy your adventure through the world of Knights of Harmonia.

Thanks.

Captain BluLead

"Do what you want, 'cause a pirate is FREE!"