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  1. John_Owl

    Adding music to your novel?

    I don't mean including an MP3 or anything, but when it comes to a character singing, do you leave it vague (i.e. "He sang.") Or do you write the lyrics being sung, despite a lack of means to convey tempo, pitch, etc? Personally, I do a bit of both, depending on the situation. Right now, I'm...
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    Recommended amount of chapters prepared prior to publicizing a novel beforehand?

    The models I used back then were Midsummer and Daydream, so Dragonbound was one of those. I used a different one for Lay the Dragon (don't remember, as it was a while ago). Any of the models can be used for book covers, as long as they're allowed for commercial use (in the model information...
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    Happy end? Or just lazy writing?

    Well, I"m definitely looking forward to it then.
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    Happy end? Or just lazy writing?

    I'm like 2-3 seasons behind on the anime, and haven't read anything else yet lol.
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    Happy end? Or just lazy writing?

    People like closure. Real life's closure is only death. If you've read my 4-chapter short about the witch (it's in my one-shots novel), this is why I ended it with both of them dying. Because that's realistic. There was no "happily ever after." Just a "we both peacefully die together as a pair...
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    Recommended amount of chapters prepared prior to publicizing a novel beforehand?

    For AI, I use Pixai. they use a free credit system (better models and options are more credits, save for a few days, and you can afford them. Cheaper models give you more per day but may have iffy results). I also recently started using Honey Select 2. technically, it's a hentai "game" (more of...
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    Should I enter Henry Rider?

    entering him might be a bit uncomfortable for the both of you... seriously though, I didn't know this was about a contest lol.
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    Can you see my sig?

    I would assume this is it. It would seem he didn't use the one hosted on SH.
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    Recommended amount of chapters prepared prior to publicizing a novel beforehand?

    it's your call. Most people won't look twice at a series with fewer than 10. But I want to be clear on this: The cover is vital as that draws people to the page. The synopsis is vital because that makes people want to read chapter 1. chapters 1-3 are absolutely essential because that hooks...
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    IM MAD! (My dream title is taken!)

    you mean, if they use my title, I search their book for a good line to use as a title?
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    Any tips on how to get more readers on scribbles?

    I'd personally recommend getting about 7-14 chapters, then start by posting 1-2 weeks straight with 1 a day, then settle into a specific schedule. Initial exposure to rope readers that are on outside of your usual time, then settling into the schedule to be predictable.
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    (pseudo) Writing Guide Book Tier List

    I've heard about those. Terribly written, but still selling better than some genuine authors, sadly.
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    (pseudo) Writing Guide Book Tier List

    I get it. But I've seen twice as many "how to write" books as any other "how to" books, with the sole exception of the "for dummies" series.
  14. John_Owl

    Finish the book or edit while writing?

    Considering I post my chapters here as they're completed, I'm more in the second group. Granted, I don't make major plot changed, but I do edit as I'm writing. Editing, proofreading, alpha readers, etc etc.
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    (pseudo) Writing Guide Book Tier List

    there's so many "how to write" books, I almost have to wonder if it's a genuine example of "those who can't do, teach". Can't write? Write a book about writing.
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    Stories Getting Destroyed with a Reason Being SaiD.

    That gets a bit iffy. It's generally a rule of thumb to ask if you want to write with someone's character or in their world. We work hard for little to no pay to make these stories, so to have someone come along and just "steal" anything (characters, world, events, etc) can get a bit irritating...
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    How to add links to my book below my forum posts?

    building on @Clo, for the cover, you need the actual URL. So go to the book, right click on the cover, select "open image in new tab" (or whatever it is for your browser). That new tab's URL is the one you'll want. Then, once the cover is put in and sized properly, you'll want to click the...
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    Are these vocals good?

    sounds good. I don't know the context or the work it's intended for, but the song itself isn't bad.
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    Are these vocals good?

    I was unaware. This is one of like 15 different forums I'm in, and each has different rules. And rather than crosschecking everything, I tend to just remain safe lol. Anyhow, it's here: https://aimusic.so/app it's limited free. 5 credits a day, and each generation produces 2.
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    Are these vocals good?

    agreed. Vocals are the actual voice. Lyrics are just the words being said. I'm not sure if links are allowed here, but I do have an AI music site I use. You can write your own lyrics and the machine will add vocals and instruments. If it's something you're interested in, @Hoshino then let me...
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