I've mentioned this before, but it bears repeating: I love SOL largely post here because it allows me to get my writing out to people and get feedback as I go.
In the past, I've tried writing an untold number of novels in isolation, not sharing them with anyone and consistently failed to finish them. The first novel I finished, I roared through largely because my wife kept asking when the next chapter would be done. That's great for stories she loves, but a piece like "Too Much Love" is less to her taste. So, I come here for readers.
I just posted chapter 17, one of the first big turning points of the novel and it's gotten very strong, very positive feedback. The timing couldn't be better because I'm working on the first draft of chapter 30 now and it's been a slog, taking roughly ten days to write. Working alone without readers, I probably would have put it aside unfinished - at least for a while.
For the writers out there, if you want to keep your chapters manageable lengths, maybe don't try to cram two new exotic locations, two major character developments, and a "where are we now" into a tight chronology.
On the plus side for readers, chapter 30 is about 150k and clocks in at just over 23,300 words. So if the posting schedule holds up, you'll be getting lots of Nick and friends just in time for Christmas.