Pov: looking for a nice book.

[LitrpgBird]

Literally me five seconds ago:
Book #1: wow, nice cover! great title too! It's-
... its's smut.
#2: Sci-fi masquerading as magic world.
#3 Smut
#4 Smut
#5 Avengers X Dc Comics crossover smut.
#6 Boys Love
#6.5 Romance story/harem.
#7 Demon smut.

 

[Keene]

#1: its's smut.
#3 Smut
#4 Smut
#7 Demon smut.

So you came looking for copper, but found gold?

In all seriousness, what type of book do you like?

 

[LitrpgBird]

So you came looking for copper, but found gold?

In all seriousness, what type of book do you like?

I'm a real big fan of light worldbuilders or dungeon core novels.

 

[xuduxixi]

I'm a real big fan of light worldbuilders or dungeon core novels.

Dungeon Battle Royale

Dungeon Battle Royale ~ Since I Became a Demon King, I Will Aim for World Domination ~ - Novel Updates

www.novelupdates.com

 

[LilRora]

I have that issue, but not with smut, with male mc's. I never tried to get an accurate number, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if two out of three books with women on the cover had a male mc. It's not that bad on Scribble, but it's so common on RoyalRoad in particular that I just stopped checking them at some point.

I'm a real big fan of light worldbuilders or dungeon core novels.

And in this regard, apparently Tiny Dungeon is really good. I didn't read it, but I had it recommended to me.

 

[georppy]

I have that issue, but not with smut, with male mc's. I never tried to get an accurate number, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if two out of three books with women on the cover had a male mc. It's not that bad on Scribble, but it's so common on RoyalRoad in particular that I just stopped checking them at some point.


And in this regard, apparently Tiny Dungeon is really good. I didn't read it, but I had it recommended to me.

I recommend you use the tags on Royalroad to see whether they have a female lead or not. Also you can click on that tag to find more female mc stories

 

[Arkus86]

You can try Blue Core.
...the smut is optional in it.
It's also not a traditional dungeon core novel.

Alternatively, Thieves' Dungeon, Saga of the Soul Dungeon, or The Abyssal Dungeon... only the first of which is complete, and the last has been stuck on hiatus for the past two years.

 

[Dieter]

In all seriousness, what type of book do you like?

@LitrpgBird : "Say my name."

 

[georgelee5786]

welcome to smuthub

 

[RiaCorvidiva]

I have that issue, but not with smut, with male mc's. I never tried to get an accurate number, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if two out of three books with women on the cover had a male mc. It's not that bad on Scribble, but it's so common on RoyalRoad in particular that I just stopped checking them at some point.

How should those of us who are actually writing stories with female main characters properly demarcate our stories? In general, I've found a slightly different heuristic. Woman dressed modestly = female MC; woman dressed immodestly / sexualized = male MC Harem Lit.

But obviously, there *are* exceptions.

 

[Deleted member 84247]

Overpowered Witch Reincarnation

I died. Then, I was reborn in a forest surrounded by monsters. The only logical thing that any sane person would do at that point is to train their magic for a thousand years. However! The forest became lonely, so I decided to go on an adventure! What to expect?...

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[LilRora]

In general, I've found a slightly different heuristic. Woman dressed modestly = female MC; woman dressed immodestly / sexualized = male MC Harem Lit.

But obviously, there *are* exceptions.

That seems like it's fairly accurate, but unfortunately I've seen a lot which didn't follow that rule. I'll keep an eye though, see if it helps.

How should those of us who are actually writing stories with female main characters properly demarcate our stories?

I don't think there's any good way to do this. It seems more an issue with other authors making covers that don't properly represent the story. In theory, it's possible to agree on some sign or specific element, but it feels like too much of a hassle for uncertain and easily undermined results.

 

[Assurbanipal_II]

Literally me five seconds ago:
Book #1: wow, nice cover! great title too! It's-
... its's smut.
#2: Sci-fi masquerading as magic world.
#3 Smut
#4 Smut
#5 Avengers X Dc Comics crossover smut.
#6 Boys Love
#6.5 Romance story/harem.
#7 Demon smut.

 

[melchi]

I'm a real big fan of light worldbuilders or dungeon core novels.

Lazy Dungeon master.

Blue star enterprises

 

[KrisVFX]

Literally me five seconds ago:
Book #1: wow, nice cover! great title too! It's-
... its's smut.
#2: Sci-fi masquerading as magic world.
#3 Smut
#4 Smut
#5 Avengers X Dc Comics crossover smut.
#6 Boys Love
#6.5 Romance story/harem.
#7 Demon smut.

Welcome to SmutHub.com

 

[Vnator]

If you want dungeon stuff and hate smut, then my story might be a good fit! It's about a smart spider in a dungeon filled with much stronger but dumb enemies, and the spider has to learn to survive and grow to the top.

Born Different [Monster Evolution LitRPG]

In the dark caverns of a secluded dungeon, Click the spider is born with the impossibly rare gift of great Intelligence. Only the strongest of monsters can hope to survive in the savage dungeon, and Click must make the most of their unique abilities to come out on top… or...

www.scribblehub.com

 

[ThrillingHuman]

4.6 billion year symphony of evolution on NU

 

[KonoKei]

Posts like these make me consider toning down the sexual scenes when I finally upload to Royal Road. It would just be a shame to lose the character development within them.

 

[Haku45]

Literally me five seconds ago:
Book #1: wow, nice cover! great title too! It's-
... its's smut.
#2: Sci-fi masquerading as magic world.
#3 Smut
#4 Smut
#5 Avengers X Dc Comics crossover smut.
#6 Boys Love
#6.5 Romance story/harem.
#7 Demon smut.

If you actually want read something good. Read actual books. Like "Demian", best book about gays?

 

[Tsuru]

Literally me five seconds ago:
Book #1: wow, nice cover! great title too! It's-
... its's smut.
#2: Sci-fi masquerading as magic world.
#3 Smut
#4 Smut
#5 Avengers X Dc Comics crossover smut.
#6 Boys Love
#6.5 Romance story/harem.
#7 Demon smut.

Meanwhile Novelupdates :

1) Yaoi
2) Yaoi
3) Yaoi
4) Yaoi
5) Yaoi
6) Yaoi
7) Yaoi
8) Nope still yaoi
9) Did you expect something else? No its yaoi
10) why The heck are you still scrolling ? Its yaoi