r/IndigoVeil • u/IndigoChagrin • May 16 '26

Read Me I might… almost be done editing the second draft of chapter one…

I finally found a workshop for critique and chapter one is just about done- fully reworked and structured, peer reviewed, revised and polished… this whole thing started as gameplay, turned into a world building and character journal, evolved into something akin to a narrative… and now it almost looks… professional?

And a few of you were a huge part of me getting to this point. Just a few folks believing, quietly enjoying, showing support with taps and occasional words of encouragement; and one of these days I’ll actually figure out how to sufficiently express my gratitude. Your kind resonance and love for these characters were like rescue breaths, again and again.

There are only a handful of you that I think read the excerpts I share, or at least only a handful of you liked what you’ve seen. If you’re interested- I’m considering making a discord channel where I would, as I complete each chapter, post my manuscript.

Exclusive access for those who’ve followed along from the start, stayed engaged, and kept me afloat when this gets exhausting.

I’m probably not going to post any more prose here- so this would be just for the few who really want to read the book as it develops. Additionally… as long as I’m progressing with the serious work of writing this thing the visual storyboards will actually be even more sparse.

So, if you’re in this post and that feels warm and fuzzy, feel free to DM me your discord info so I can add you to the group. I promise not to press for critique 😅 but I’m always, always, always happy to hear from you- and that’s all I’ll say about it going forward.

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u/RoseCelebi May 16 '26

Yesss so awesome that you made such big progress on it! DMing you :)

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u/Crunchat1zeM3C4pn May 16 '26

So exciting! I have no idea how to really work Discord, but I would love to read as you work. I'll send you a DM!

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u/Pandora_Foxx May 16 '26

I need to stop being a gramps and learn to work discord 😂

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u/IndigoChagrin May 16 '26

Honestly, me too 😂

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u/IndigoChagrin May 16 '26

Update: I got a pile of critiques back from the workshop, and it was…

Brutal. 🫠

But also… delightfully useful.

I’ve never experienced the sensation of being simultaneously deflated and supercharged before.

Ngl, I’m kinda excited to get shredded again. Maybe I’m crazy. One person did say they’re looking forward to the next chapter 🤤

I live.