(Click the link above to download a PDF file from my Dropbox.)
This is the first 4,000 words of the Cryopod to Hell Rewrite. In the future, all updates will be for the $5+ tier donators only, but this first version will be available for everyone as a sort of free preview of what's to come.
Keep in mind too that it will be subject to frequent revisions, entire portions may be scrapped entir...
2017-05-01 12:07:52 +0000 UTC View PostA week since the last part was posted... no part today. However, I'm still working on the restructuring, it's just taking longer than I expected, as all worthwhile things tend to do. I'm determined to post a new part tomorrow at the latest, so we shall see!
In any case, this post is about writing tips. I'm not going to pretend that I'm the greatest writer in the world, or even a foremost authori...
2017-04-15 13:33:51 +0000 UTC View PostIt's been 6 months since this story started, and what a wild ride it's been!
I was reading through old posts, thinking about the rewrite. The thing is, there's a lot of things in the early parts of the story that need more thought put into them.
Cue item 1: Amelia.
To understand Amelia as a character, you have to go by my thought process when I started writing. Once I ex...
2017-03-30 02:23:12 +0000 UTC View PostA long time ago, I watched a critique on all of the recent superhero movies, but it especially focused on Superman. I'd love to link to the video, but I can't remember what it's called or where to find it anymore.
Before I watched the video, I couldn't tangibly explain to anyone what made Superman an interesting hero. I mean, he's cool, because he can punch holes in the Moon or w...
2017-03-17 14:32:31 +0000 UTC View PostShould Jason stay exactly the same as he is in the story right now, or should he have a somewhat altered personality?
2017-03-08 16:54:39 +0000 UTC View PostI haven't made a patron-only post in a very long time, but that will be changing once the web-serial is completed.
I was sitting here mapping out a plan for the future, and thinking about how I could get more eyeballs for the story, which would obviously lend itself to more readers, but also more patrons down the line, more people who would be able to drop positive reviews if/when we even...
2017-03-04 10:15:42 +0000 UTC View Post
https://gyazo.com/a969420ec977d5b4867d273d79018a0dSorry for only one part today. As my $10+ supporters can see, I was busy working on the rewrite for a lot of today. Only one page for now, but the next time you guys see this, it will hopefully have a totally rewritten first twenty parts!
And the...
2016-10-08 05:35:12 +0000 UTC View PostSo as you guys now know, I plan to mail 20 rewritten parts to every $10 supporter! Of course, only to those that have already paid out, but at the start of next month's pay period, all the new supporters will get it too!
However, there is a caveat. It's all WIP, and as you can see, I'm still very focused on putting out new content! I might wait until next month to actually mail them out, but...
2016-10-05 05:04:47 +0000 UTC View PostAs stated in the description of this Patreon page, the $10 tier and up offers a special reward! I plan to start mailing "cool stuff" to my Patrons!
The first thing will start... soon. I don't know when, but basically I'm going to be rewriting parts 1-20, and I will send you guys a hard copy of those, on paper! I will mail them to each and every $10+ Patron who has posted an address! You ...
2016-10-02 04:40:05 +0000 UTC View PostIn a mere two weeks time I went from no patrons and no donations, to $175 paypal'd directly and $200/month over Patreon. WOW! You guys are making my life so much brighter!
At this point, I am strongly considering writing as a career. I had never done so before in my life, but that is quickly changing every time I post another part to Cryopod!
And what comes afterwards? Eventually, ...
2016-09-29 17:44:39 +0000 UTC View PostIn a single week, 21 patrons took me from $0 a month to $100 a month. Holy shit.
On top of that, I've been paypal'd a whopping $85 already. My god.
I'm very incredulous right now. I knew people wanted to donate, I knew people wanted me to keep writing, but this is just unprecedented.
And beyond that, I only made the Patreon 4 days ago! I've been writing for only 9 days! O...
2016-09-24 06:34:32 +0000 UTC View PostAs I was writing the newest chapter and furiously typing, I received a message alerting me to THREE new donators! Holy CRAP! I'm at $99 a month?! You guys are awesome!!
A SPECIAL thanks to Steven Elrod! This poor guy is drowning in debt and he pledged $10/month to my story, which is giving him enough hope for the future to continue working hard, paying off that debt, and READING!
B...
2016-09-24 04:22:44 +0000 UTC View Post$10 by Jacob and $1 by Jonathan, you guys rock! I was startled when I posted two more chapters in quick succession and then checked my patreon and you dudes had just been added! You guys rock and you made my night! Thanks a ton!
I love it when people donate to me, and Paypal donations are often better than Patreon! As Patreon takes 10% for a fee, a Paypal gift gives 100% of the money to me, making your dollar go further!
To David, James, and Kimberly, thanks a ton! Of course, since all of you donated $15+, if I ever put out a book, you'll be getting free copies for sure!
We've officially ended Chapter 1 of The Cryopod To Hell!
NOW! We start on chapter 2! Thanks to generous donations from folks like Colin and Doublereverse, I'm able to continue writing and have a lot more motivation to do so! You guys make it all worth it!
2016-09-23 02:15:16 +0000 UTC View PostAnother great guy! He just started up a $10/month donation! I don't know what I'd do without all these amazing fans!
I'm constantly surprised by the generosity of those who pledge large amounts of money to me on a monthly basis!
I expected that if I got ten patrons, I might have $15/month, at most! Instead I have $54/month (Patreon takes 10%, sadly) and most of the donations are $5 or $10 per month!
This tells me there is a LOT of actual enthusiasm for my story! We just reached the part 80 mark, ...
2016-09-22 04:18:43 +0000 UTC View PostThere are now THREE people donating ten smackaroos a month! WOW! You guys are truly dedicated fans! I will not forget these incredible acts of generosity!
Remember, I take any requests that you guys might have for future works! Let me know if an itch needs to be scratched! Otherwise, I shall keep posting MOAR chapters for the Cryopod To Hell!
Thank you for the $5/month donation, Luke McKechnie! To go out of your way to help creators like me shows that you are someone who truly cares about art! Huge thanks!
And now we have more people donating $5 and $10 a month than those that donate $1! Wow, I just did not expect so many people to donate at the higher tiers!
It means so much to me that two people have contributed at the highest possible tier! While I could create higher tiers, I believe that $10 a month is the absolute maximum I can take from someone before I have to start doing extra special favors hidden behind a paywall!
And for anyone that donates at this tier, if you have a special request for future writing, be sure and let me know!
2016-09-19 04:38:07 +0000 UTC
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A new patron, always a pleasure! Thanks to people like you, I am motivated not only to keep writing, but to expand my literary ability!
Here's to hoping many more writings will come in the near future!
Fun fact, we have now surpassed my highest monthly earning rate from my now dead Youtube channel! At it's height, I made a whopping $15 a month from ads and had to slave for ten hour...
2016-09-18 15:55:32 +0000 UTC View PostI wanted to extend a big thank you to Patrick and WellHeresMyFourthAcc for their donations of $1 a month! It may not seem significant, but the fact that anyone would donate money to keep a webseries they enjoy reading going and for FREE to everyone else is a big deal!
And an extra special thanks to Zach French for his pledge of $5 a month! Wow! This guy is a total bro!
My first supporter will be in my heart forever! Mitchell Robinson has claimed not just my first support ever, but this rockin' dude took the $10 slot! Kickass!