I’ve now drafted Chapter 30 of Rise of the Variel, and the story is reaching a point where several plot threads are beginning to converge.

As I move forward, I’m taking a closer look at some key strategic scenes—moments that will need a bit more development to fully support what’s coming next.

It’s one of those stages in the writing process where the pieces are all there, but refining how they connect will make the difference between a story that works… and one that truly holds together.

I’m still deep in the first draft, but getting closer to a complete story—and that’s an exciting place to be.

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