When I began writing Rising Star, I was not chasing fame, numbers, or applause. I was chasing a feeling—the quiet fire that burns inside people who start with nothing but refuse to remain nothing. This web novel was born from that feeling. It is a story for the unnoticed, the overlooked, and the underestimated souls who keep moving forward even when the world does not look their way.
Rising Star is more than the journey of an unknown player becoming legendary; it is a reflection of growth itself. In real life, success rarely arrives with celebration at the beginning. Most people start their journeys in silence, facing doubt, failure, and loneliness. I wanted to honor that silent phase. The early chapters deliberately move slowly, focusing on struggle, inner conflict, and small victories, because true strength is built there, long before the spotlight appears.
As an author, my main thought while writing this novel was honesty. I did not want a perfect hero. I wanted a real one—someone who fails, hesitates, feels fear, and questions their worth. The protagonist's rise is not fueled only by talent, but by discipline, pain, and persistence. Every setback shapes him. Every loss teaches him. This mirrors real life, where growth is often painful and progress is rarely straight.
The web novel format influenced my thinking deeply. Unlike traditional novels, web novels grow chapter by chapter alongside readers. This allowed me to explore emotions in detail, to let moments breathe, and to develop characters gradually. I wanted readers to feel as if they were walking beside the protagonist, not just observing him from a distance. Each chapter is meant to leave a lingering emotion—hope, sadness, anger, or determination.
Another important thought behind Rising Star was motivation without false promises. I did not want to say, "Work hard and success is guaranteed." Instead, I wanted to say, "Work hard, and you will grow—even if success takes time." The novel respects effort more than results. Becoming a legend is not the true victory; becoming stronger than yesterday is.
Emotion plays a central role in my writing philosophy. Power, rankings, and achievements matter, but they mean nothing without emotional weight. That is why relationships, sacrifices, and inner battles are as important as external conflicts. When readers feel connected to a character's pain and hope, the story becomes personal. That connection is what I value most as an author.
In the end, Rising Star represents my belief that greatness often begins unnoticed. Many real-life legends were once unknown, doubted, or ignored. This novel is my tribute to that phase—the time before recognition, when faith in oneself is the only light. If even one reader feels understood, encouraged, or inspired to keep going after reading this story, then Rising Star has already achieved its purpose.