Just depressed.

c37 · 2026-04-22T08:24:18+0100

I tried applying for a contract on web novel, and I got rejected, and I cannot reapply. Otp No engagement, nothing. Like wtf. Atp i just feel like stopping.

Eldoria · 2026-04-22T08:33:54+0100

WN contracts are slavery in disguise. Many authors here regret accepting them. You should think positively... at least they don't see you as prey.

c37 · 2026-04-22T08:45:49+0100

Eldoria said:
WN contracts are slavery in disguise. Many authors here regret accepting them. You should think positively... at least they don't see you as prey.

In what way? I heard about it too. I was already feeling already down due to no engagement, with the rejection it is amplified.

Eldoria · 2026-04-22T08:50:43+0100

c37 said:
In what way? I heard about it too. I was already feeling already down due to no engagement, with the rejection it is amplified.

I can't help you... it comes back to you. If writing fiction is just a hobby, just enjoy the process. But if your goal is something other than a hobby, you know your needs better than me.

AstreiaNyx · 2026-04-22T08:57:03+0100

Be me. Bully a friend into reading it to get past the demotivation of having no readers.

There are many posts on SHF about WN’s scummy contracts. But some do find success, though you need to write for the WN meta.

Playerkartik · 2026-04-22T09:06:47+0100

No...Be happy you got rejected by Webnovel contract.

c37 said:
In what way? I heard about it too. I was already feeling already down due to no engagement, with the rejection it is amplified.

It's kinds like, they don't sign up for rights only for that story but the rights of the author.
That means they not only have rights for the current story but also for all the future stories that you will be writing.
They also have a criteria to fulfill..1500 words per day else the contract is gone.
They will also pressure you to not end the story and keep it continuing so their profits are maximized.

c37 · 2026-04-22T09:16:03+0100

AstreiaNyx said:
Be me. Bully a friend into reading it to get past the demotivation of having no readers.

There are many posts on SHF about WN’s scummy contracts. But some do find success, though you need to write for the WN meta.

I did bully a friend into reading it.

Playerkartik said:
No...Be happy you got rejected by Webnovel contract.

It's kinds like, they don't sign up for rights only for that story but the rights of the author.
That means they not only have rights for the current story but also for all the future stories that you will be writing.
They also have a criteria to fulfill..1500 words per day else the contract is gone.
They will also pressure you to not end the story and keep it continuing so their profits are maximize

It does sound like slavery.

Bimbanana · 2026-04-22T09:21:34+0100

c37 said:
I tried applying for a contract on web novel, and I got rejected, and I cannot reapply. Otp No engagement, nothing. Like wtf. Atp i just feel like stopping.

You had writes how many chapters? Oh, 20.
You've been writing it for how long? Oh 2 months.
Did you spent money to do ads on platform like RR? Oh, nope.

Welp sorry my friend, you don't have a reason to be depressed yet.
You're not even reaching the starting line.

c37 · 2026-04-22T09:26:41+0100

Bimbanana said:
You had writes how many chapters? Oh, 20.
You've been writing it for how long? Oh 2 months.
Did you spent money to do ads on platform like RR? Oh, nope.

Welp sorry my friend, you don't have a reason to be depressed yet.
You're not even reaching the starting line.

I think I'll decide what I can feel. I am sorry, this just reads like "there are homeless people in the world u shouldn't feel sad"

Kazehiro · 2026-04-22T09:29:02+0100

c37 said:
I think I'll decide what I can feel.

I see then Thare's nothing we can do if you choose to be depressed

c37 · 2026-04-22T09:31:41+0100

Kazehiro said:
I see then Thare's nothing we can do if you choose to be depressed

I welcome advice, but it sounded more like "if u didn't do this, u have to no right to feel".

YukieSama · 2026-04-22T09:39:20+0100

Playerkartik said:
No...Be happy you got rejected by Webnovel contract.

It's kinds like, they don't sign up for rights only for that story but the rights of the author.
That means they not only have rights for the current story but also for all the future stories that you will be writing.
They also have a criteria to fulfill..1500 words per day else the contract is gone.
They will also pressure you to not end the story and keep it continuing so their profits are maximized.

I have a contract with them and they don't have the rights of the author. Only that one story. The criteria for the 1500 words is for the win-win or mgs. You don't lose the contract if you don't post. I haven't posted in 2 years on one story and didn't lose the contract and was eligible for new contracts.
Regarding the pressure, I haven't experienced that/rarely even spoke to the content editors. But it makes sense that they'd want you to continue milking the cow, any for-profit company would.

I'm not defending or promoting them but seeing misinformation constantly being parroted is annoying. Just read the contract for yourself. It doesn't cost you anything.

LesserSarcasm · 2026-04-22T09:43:49+0100

Dont be depressed if you think your story is good enough monotise it via patreon or amazon or both web novel ug i havent touched that site in years.

c37 · 2026-04-22T09:50:10+0100

Bimbanana said:
You had writes how many chapters? Oh, 20.
You've been writing it for how long? Oh 2 months.
Did you spent money to do ads on platform like RR? Oh, nope.

Welp sorry my friend, you don't have a reason to be depressed yet.
You're not even reaching the starting line.

I apologize, I was not in a calm mood.

Sunsetinapainting · 2026-04-22T10:06:37+0100

c37 said:
I apologize, I was not in a calm mood.

Are you in a calmer mood now

Bimbanana · 2026-04-22T10:08:54+0100

c37 said:
I apologize, I was not in a calm mood.

Other authors also stressed out here (including me)
But, i apologize also. Should use a better words

CharlesEBrown · 2026-04-22T11:10:49+0100

I'm under contract to the more polite, less evil, less competent cousin of WebNovel, PocketFM. You're not missing much unless you live in the country where they are headquartered and can output thousands of words per writing session.

c37 · 2026-04-22T12:10:35+0100

Sunsetinapainting said:
Are you in a calmer mood now

Yes, I took a nap from all of this.

CharlesEBrown said:
I'm under contract to the more polite, less evil, less competent cousin of WebNovel, PocketFM. You're not missing much unless you live in the country where they are headquartered and can output thousands of words per writing session.

PocketFM? What's that?

CharlesEBrown · 2026-04-23T04:35:01+0100

c37 said:
PocketFM? What's that?

An audio novel site out of India. Most easily accessed via iPhones but accessible on Android as well.

melchi · 2026-04-23T04:41:32+0100

11 reader also offers non exclusive contracts. Webnovel is one of many

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