Web-released serial fiction designed for print in seven volumes.
Ward is an epic-length sequel to Worm, released as a web serial in twice-weekly installments between 2017 and 2020. Never since edited or published, I created personal copies for myself as a long-time fan.
The primary challenge was managing the story’s length, with an 800 page-per-volume limit. It consists of 23 arcs, which I divided into seven volumes. I used 10-pt Garamond for the body type, due to its space efficiency. A further challenge was the need to proof the text for typos and inconsistencies.
This adaptation has received significant praise within the fandom, despite never being distributed:
"Oh. My. God. You've done an absolutely wonderful job. I'd be willing to pay a LOT of money for an official release like this."
– rares215
– rares215
"Those are spectacular!"
– CyrixDrawsStuff
– CyrixDrawsStuff
"Absolutely amazing . . . I'm jealous. I love your design and wish I could do something like that. Great work!"
– BrokenSaint333
– BrokenSaint333
