It’s the start of a new month which means that it’s time for the next monthly agenda.

So, I’d just like to start off by saying that working on my master’s has keep me very busy. There have been a lot of weekly assignments, and right now, I am trying to finish some midterm projects. I just want to state what’s been going on with my life to help explain why there’s been slow progress on some of my projects.

With that said, there has been a little progress made on Rise of the Adept. I’m not close to finishing the current chapter, but I remain optimistic that as I adjust to my new schedule and finish these midterm projects, I will be able to get back to focusing on Rise of the Adept and make significant progress writing the next part of the story.

Regarding Gettin’ Real with the Reels, there has been no new episode over February due to making my classes a priority. I’m looking to upload a new episode early this month and will have exciting news included as part of it, so be on the lookout for the next episode.

That’s about all I have to say for this month.

Until next time.

We have an important monthly agenda for February with more than just updates on ongoing projects.

As of last month, I have officially started to work on my Master’s degree at the University of Central Missouri. After some thought about what I wanted to do moving forward with my life, I decided it was time to pursue education as a career as that’s been something I’ve always considered but have always pushed back. I’m very excited for this new chapter of my life. This won’t be the end of my time as Chance the Podcaster but it does mean that progress on ongoing activities will slow down to focus on classwork.

As such, there hasn’t been a lot of progress made on the current chapter for Rise of the Adept. It’s been slow going so far but I hope that as I adjust to my new schedule, I’ll find time to write and finish this chapter sooner rather than later.

I announced in my last episode of Gettin’ Real with the Reels that I was taking a short break both to adjust to classes and to wait for movies I want to review to come out. We’re approaching the time where I will return to recording more episodes so be on the look out for the next episode of Gettin’ Real with the Reels, coming out sometime in the middle of February.

That’s about all I have for an update for this month.

Until next time.

It’s the start of a new year and a new month, meaning that it’s time for a new monthly agenda to start the year off.

I am pleased to announce that I’ve finished another chapter for Rise of the Adept. While I wasn’t able to finish writing the story by 2024, I have high hopes that Rise of the Adept can be finished during 2025. I look forward to providing more updates on my progress as I prepare to get started on the next chapter.

Gettin’ Real with the Reels continues to go at a slow pace. I hope to pick up progress for recording and uploading podcasts throughout 2025, especially as we grow closer to hearing what the best picture nominees for the year are.

That’s all I have to say for this month.

Until next time.

The year is almost over and it’s time for a new monthly agenda to close out 2024.

Progress on Rise of the Adept has been going great. I’m getting close to finishing the current chapter that I’m on and hope to get it done by the end of the month or the start of January. I’m very excited to keep up on the progress, even if it is taking more time than I thought.

I’m also excited to announce that I was able to upload another episode of Gettin’ Real with the Reels. While it’s hard to promise that I’ll be able to record new episodes as the holidays approach, I want to assure everyone that it’s still my intention to keep the series going even as I have to adjust my schedule to find time to do so.

Looking forward to 2025!

Until next time.

With only two months remaining in the year, it’s time for another monthly agenda.

To start, I would like to address my participation in National Novel Writing Month. For years, I’ve taken part in NaNoWriMo to write 50,000 words over the course of November. However, I cannot agree with NaNoWriMo’s stance on the use of AI in writing. While I do believe that certain tools, such as spell check, are vital for writers today, I think that using AI further is a slippery slope. As such, while I do intend to keep writing, I do not intend to affiliate myself with NaNoWriMo as of this year.

Speaking of writing, I continue to make progress with Rise of the Adept. I’m very excited for this next chapter I’m working on and can’t wait to get back to writing. I only hope to keep this progress as the holidays come up.

As for Gettin’ Real with the Reels, I had a minor cold partway through October that made it hard for me to record. I’m over the cold but I’ve fallen out of the habit of recording. I’m hoping to catch up with my podcast recordings this month now that I’m feeling better.

Until next time.

There are only three months remaining in the year and it’s time for another monthly agenda.

Progress on Rise of the Adept has continued and a chapter has been finished. There’s still plenty to write but I’m glad to say that I’ve been able to pick up the pace. I don’t think it’s likely that the rough draft will be finished by the end of the year but I think that I’m getting closer to finishing Rise of the Adept.

Regarding Gettin’ Real with the Reels, recording new episodes continues at a slow pace. Hopefully, as I’ve adjusted to my new schedule, I’ll be able to record new podcasts, especially with the movies coming out toward the end of the year. Be on the lookout for new episodes coming out soon.

That’s all there is for this month’s agenda.

Until next time.

We’re getting closer to the end of the year and it’s time for another monthly agenda.

Due to my new job, I’ve found that I haven’t had much time to write, and unfortunately, this means that I’ve fallen behind on the current chapter for Rise of the Adept. However, I’m starting to adjust to my new schedule, and now, I believe that I should be able to get back to Rise of the Adept over the month.

While I did fall behind on my writing, I can say that Gettin’ Real with the Reels is back after I published a new episode in August. I look forward to recording new episodes throughout the rest of the year so be on the look out for that.

That’s about all there is for this monthly agenda.

Until next time.

It’s time for another monthly agenda.

I’m pleased to announce that I’m back to writing Rise of the Adept. I was able to get some work done on the current chapter and I believe that I’ll be able to finish it soon enough. I’m hoping to keep this writing momentum going moving on and I am excited with the prospect of finally finishing Rise of the Adept.

As for Gettin’ Real with the Reels, it’s my intention to start recording over the weekend and next week. I’ve sorted out the release schedule given how much time has passed and am ready to get back to releasing podcasts. Be on the lookout for the upcoming episodes.

That’s about all I have for this monthly agenda.

Until next time.

The year is halfway over and it’s time for another monthly agenda.

A lot kept me busy over the past month and time I thought I would have free for writing or podcasting wasn’t as free as I thought so this is going to be a shorter agenda. I’m leaving for a trip to the beach on Friday so I’m hoping that I’ll get more work on Rise of the Adept from there and keep up the pace once I get back home. As for Gettin’ Real with the Reels, I’m going to try to get an episode out before I leave, and if I’m unable to do so, I’ll at least have the next episode afterwards. I had to rethink about what movies I wanted to review for the first couple of episodes and I think I have a good plan.

That’s all for now.

Until next time.

It’s getting close to the start of summer and it’s time for another monthly agenda.

So, I want to be up front with the reason for my slow progress. Over the past month, I’ve been working on leaving my current job. I enjoyed the work but the hours and commute weren’t something I could manage for long term. That has been on my mind for quite a bit of time, and while today was my last day where I had to go to the work place, I hadn’t been able to focus on most of my creative projects.

I’m hoping that will change for both Rise of the Adept and Gettin’ Real with the Reels. Naturally, I need to look for another job at this moment but I am going to start looking into getting back into my projects with my free time. We’ll see what happens between the job hunt and getting back into a creative mood but I’m optimistic.

Until next time.