The new book "Infinite Blood Core" is about to be put on the shelves. It has been about 6 years since the last book "Gu Zhenren" was put on the shelves.
Time is like a carving knife, carving everyone's face and heart.
I just wrote Gu Zhenren 6 years ago, and I was still single. Today, 6 years later, I have a family and my son is in kindergarten.
The experience of writing "Gu Zhenren" gave me a lot of rich writing experience and many important inspirations.
I have read a lot of books in the past 6 years, and I have discovered many excellent books. Thanks to my colleagues, there are many excellent online articles that have emerged in the past six years. They are my spiritual food.
Not only online articles, I also read traditional classics. I stayed up all night watching "The Moon and Sixpence", I had a tearful conversation while watching "The Little Prince", and I was filled with emotion after watching "The Red and the Black" again. I also read professional books on writing, such as "What is Writing", "Story Mechanics", "A Guide to Film Screenwriting" and so on.
I finally have a systematic and private evaluation standard for the quality of novels. I call it the three-dimensional standard, covering online literature and traditional literature.
I began to have a new understanding of the beauty of novels.
When I wrote "Gu Zhenren" 6 years ago, I regarded the three golden chapters, rapid updates, conflicts, etc. as golden rules. Today, 6 years later, I feel that an author should have more space to write.
"Gu Zhenren" being blocked was a major ordeal for me. Because I write books, no matter what my grades are, I have never been a eunuch. I try my best to finish each book because I love writing itself and love every book as one of my children. I don't want to see any child die.
Among all the books, "Gu Zhenren" has special meaning to me, because it is an old dream of mine.
It was still sealed and forced to eunuch.
This makes me feel very painful. For a period of time just after the incident happened, I felt like I was isolated from the world, like I was alone in the endless darkness, like I fell off a cliff in a strong wind, falling constantly, and I was helpless.
During this time, I went through one of the biggest ordeals of my writing career.
This experience forced me to question my own soul. Let me stand from a new perspective and examine my relationship with readers, my relationship with my writing platform, and my relationship with the country and society.
I began to face up to my own influence and began to think about how to shoulder family and social responsibilities. I also began to think about the relationship between online writing and traditional literature. I even thought about: As a small online article author, how should I contribute to the culture of my motherland? Revival sends a tiny amount of light and heat.
Over the past six years, I have gradually come to realize that the value contained in a literary work (including online articles) is not just commercial value, but also literary value. Just like - a good movie may not necessarily be a hit, and a hit movie may not necessarily be a good movie.
Compared with the hot data when updating, I hope to create a book that can withstand the erosion of time.
With this kind of thinking, I decided to create "Infinite Blood Core".
To be honest, it's a tough challenge.
I try to take the essence of the structuring methods of excellent movies or stage plays and integrate them into the creation of online novels, forming a more refined, more closely integrated, and echoing overall layout of the novel.
I try to absorb the advantages of traditional literature and integrate them into online articles. For example, exploring human nature and thinking about the world.
I tried to add delicate descriptions to the article, describing the scenery and the detailed changes in the human heart.
I tried to focus on the theme, unifying the setting, plot, and characters to give "Infinite Blood Core" a soul.
This is my first time trying it.
Because I was nervous and knew how weak I was, I made a lot of preparations.
I spent more than two months conceiving the outline of "Infinite Blood Core".
In terms of detailed outline, I have made emergency adjustments to the detailed outline of the current first volume five or six times this month.
In addition, I read a lot of biological information. Excellent documentaries such as "Natural History", "World Encyclopedia of Animals", "Wildlife Illustrated", "Encyclopedia of Animal Life", "Animal Dynasty", as well as "Supernatural Animal Transformation Illustrated Book", "Pokémon Ultra" "Big Picture Book", "World of Warcraft", "Dungeons and Dragons", "Monster Hunter" and so on. Excellent results involving reality, virtuality, and classics. I believe everyone has already felt the results of this in the updated article.
In order to write the survival plot well, I watched all of Mr. Bei’s survival documentaries and learned about the virtues of starvation. "Robinson Crusoe" was also reprinted.
Because the background of the novel involves ancient Europe, I read "History of European Medieval Times", "The Age of Chivalry - Europe in the Middle Ages", and "History of Medieval Life".
Among them, he also focused on the study of "Noble Symbolic Heraldry System", "Building Castles", "Medieval Clothing", "Reference Atlas of Foreign Architecture", "Medieval Castles", "Travel in the Medieval World", " "Legends of Medieval Knights" etc.
Recently this week I started researching boats, specifically European sailing boats. "History of Sailing Ships", "A Brief Talk on the Development of Sailing Ships in the World", "Basics of Shipbuilding Principles", and "Simple Shipbuilding Techniques" are all being read.
I tried to write the web article in more detail. A lot of details are filled in, even if it is a fantasy novel, there will be realistic theories to fill it in, which will make it more real.
Speaking of which, I actually hesitated.
My past writing experience tells me that the first choice for a new book is actually to write about a protagonist similar to Fang Yuan. You can write fantasy wizard style, this genre is actually very close to fairy tales. Or write about farming. I have many descriptions of farming plots in "Gu Zhenren". Writing this way is not tiring, and it meets the expectations of book lovers. At the same time, it’s something I’m good at, so I don’t have to worry about not being able to eat.
The next option is to try new creations. I know the stakes are high. The risk is greater than adopting a new power system or creating a genre. Because this time, I adopted a different writing logic.
I don’t know the answer to what the outcome of this choice will be, and I can’t predict it at all. But I know that book friends will have a conversion rate, and some book friends will think that I have changed and they will find it ugly. Data can also be bad…
But in the end, I chose the second option.
Because I'm worried that if I choose the first one, I won't be able to get out of my comfort zone.
In the end, what prompted me to choose the second one was the realization that I was no longer young.
Guys, I've been writing books for many years.
In the past, I often stayed up all night, which was not a big deal. Now I stay up late once and I can't stand it the next day.
If I sit for more than half an hour, I will feel pain in my back.
I also have rhinitis. It happens every time the seasons change, which is very torturous.
When I play games now, my response is always slow. During a gunfight, my hands were unsteady. I used to be able to reach Gold level in Overwatch, but now I am at Bronze level. I used to play Dota when I was in college, and now I occasionally play Heroes of the Storm to reminisce about my youth.
Games like Hearthstone and Plants vs. Zombies First Edition are becoming more and more suitable for me.
I watched my ancestors pass away one after another, watched my parents age rapidly, and watched my son grow up rapidly. I felt that time was like the wind, and the sound of the wind was getting louder and louder in my ears. It's like the sand in my hand. I squeeze it tightly, but it flows faster and faster.
Whenever I can't sleep late at night, I feel a fire burning my increasingly fat belly, burning my skinny bones until they crackle like dry wood.
This fire makes me hungry.
This fire makes me panic and impatient.
I know that this fire is my literary dream.
If you compromise this time, you will choose the first option because of fear of the unknown and seeking so-called stability.
How many more years will I have left in the future?
Youth has gone far away from me, and I no longer have a lot of time to squander leisurely.
I'm not getting any younger, guys.
But the dreams about literature that I had in the past burned even more fiercely. I really feel that there is a desire to create, a desire to create something that meets my own standards, which is driving me strongly.
This time, I decided to take the risk!
I left my youth to "Gu Zhenren" and pinned my pursuit of literature on "Infinite Blood Core".
In fact, many people have advised me - be more prudent and consolidate your godhead. If you take too big a step, it's easy to twist your feet and pull your balls.
Thank you for your concern.
wry smile.
6 years ago, I looked at the great gods, I looked at Platinum, I was very envious, I looked up to them.
Today, 6 years later, especially after experiencing the incident of "Gu Zhenren" being banned, I am bearish.
Of course, I am also vulgar, I am also a human being, and I also need to eat.
Godhead, I want it too.
But I understand: it is not my pursuit, nor should it become my shackles.
It would be great if it has a godhead, but forget it if it doesn't.
I am willing to be just a small author, pursuing the literary dream that has always existed and is gradually expanding. There is money and vulgarity in this dream, but it is mostly about literature.
Just like the intention of "The Moon and Sixpence", I picked up a coin on the ground, then stood up, looked up, and stretched out my hand. This time... I want enough of the moon.
This is what I say from the bottom of my heart.
Therefore, "Infinite Blood Core" is a major challenge for me.
It challenged my determination, my writing style, my structure, and the first test of my new writing concept in practice.
Over the past few months, and continuing to this day, I have been working my butt off on this.
Similarly, I have to be honest, I have to tell you - as I said in the preface - this is also a challenge for you!
Because this time, I adopted my creative concept and the logical layer of writing has changed, so "Infinite Blood Core" does not have the three golden chapters and does not have the unique rhythm of online novels. But you will see a more refined and unified overall structure of the novel, you will see a lot of foreshadowing and echoes, and you will see many plot twists that are caught off guard, but very reasonable when you think about it carefully.
Because the entire structure is based on the creative methods of movies and stage plays, "Infinite Blood Core" is no longer the usual linear assembly line structure, where the protagonist is upgraded again and again, and the copies are not one after another. It is more like a script, and each volume is a stage. For example, the stage of the first volume is an island, so some book friends asked, why haven't you left the island yet? Haven't left Novice Village yet? Sorry, the concept of Novice Village itself originated from the game and was later used in online articles. It doesn't exist in this book. The entire first volume is on this island.
Because of the pursuit of literary value, I will use many delicate writing methods. If you don't write about the scenery and environment delicately, there will be no style. If you don't write about the character's psychology delicately, you won't be able to explore human nature. And when I actively explore human nature, another problem arises - it is easy to be reported. So this book is also risky. In this regard, I believe everyone has felt it.
The tragic fate of the two brothers, blue algae and yellow algae, is my exploration of human nature and the torture of the meaning of life. One of the characteristics of the protagonist Zhen Jin that is different from most other online protagonists is that he has abundant psychological activities. He is constantly thinking about himself and interrogating his soul. This is also my exploration of human nature and the value of literature. development.
All of the above lead to the fact that the definition of climax in "Infinite Blood Core" is different from that of most online articles. The usual climaxes of venting one's grievances and being looked down upon and stepped on are also present in "Infinite Blood Core", but its real climax lies in the exploration of human nature and the discussion of how people get along with each other. Therefore, the first climax of this book is in the section around verses 66-70.
I have to admit that the book "Infinite Blood Core" is a big challenge for me as the creator.
There are also certain reading challenges for book friends who are familiar with online literature.
I urge everyone to be more patient, more tolerant, more understanding, and lower your ordinary expectations when reading.
Friendly reminder - Only by reading the complete first volume can you more easily discover the unique flavor of the book "Infinite Blood Core". Of course, the current chapters are also relatively full. After reading about 70 chapters, you can also touch the soul corners of "Infinite Blood Core".
If you read these and think my writing is good, or are looking forward to seeing a different online work, please support it with genuine support!
At present, "Infinite Blood Core" is launched at Qidian.
This book will be officially released on Friday, May 15th.
Every genuine click is a firm support and encouragement for me.
I especially need your support.
Because I know that there are not many readers who can accept the challenge, and even fewer readers who succeed in the challenge. The taste is indeed a bit higher, and it will only be available to a small group of people.
I am also very eager to be able to write it this time. You can succeed in your own creative challenges.
If "Infinite Blood Core" succeeds, it will be of great significance!
It allows me to see a new path, and I can use better creative methods to create novels that are more in-depth, more brain-burning, and more exciting. Moreover, this novel still has a certain market and can give me a bite. Porridge, survive.
It may also allow other authors to see that this path can be taken and create more exciting novels with both commercial and literary value. That would be great!
Since the book was published, I have rarely asked for votes.
This time, I would like to ask everyone, if you approve of this novel, please support me and vote for recommendation or monthly votes for this book.
At present, what is most needed is the first order of this book. On Friday, it only costs a few cents to subscribe to the first VIP chapter released at 12 noon, but this data is very important to this book.
After all, these days, the fragrance of wine is afraid of deep alleys.
I know that many people are keeping this book, and now it is getting better and can be read. Of course, you can continue to keep it. It will be more refreshing to look at it after you have collected enough. But I hope that in the process of raising books, book lovers will not forget to vote and subscribe to genuine books.
If you want to support me, please support me strongly.
If you want to love, please love deeply!
Master Gu would like to thank you.
2020.5.15
