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  1. BlackKnightX

    Is Realistic Novels specifically school setting Romance not your thing?

    Just the synopsis. It's good that you already have some of the things I've mentioned, but my points still stand. Why don't you try changing the synopsis a bit? Find a way to put those elements out there. People look at the cover, the title, the genres, the tags, and the synopsis before they...
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    Is Realistic Novels specifically school setting Romance not your thing?

    I'll be frank, your story doesn't have much appeal. Or, should I say it's too decent for this degenerate den? I'll suggest you some simple fix so you get the picture. First of all, make the female lead a waifu material. Sell this in the cover and the synopsis (just a little hint is fine). This...
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    Symbolism in a story

    In the story I'm writing now, I mostly use it to hide clues and foreshadowing.
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    How to deal with creative block?

    Write down all of the options you can think of, then choose the best one. Don't trust your head too much, especially when your mind is muddled (a writer's block is a great sign of that). It's way easier when you have it all laid out in front of you.
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    Writing smut feels illegal lol

    Let's admit it. It doesn't matter to what extent, we are all horny. Our instinct to procreate and maintain our species is deeply ingrained within us. So there's no reason to feel guilty about it. It's in our nature. So just accept and enjoy.
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    Do you leave your blinds open at night?

    Hell, no. I don't want any uninvited company. And I don't just mean suspicious humans.
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    How do people live like this

    It's the vibe that is most important. I don't usually drink because alcohol numb my senses and brings about the brain fog. I don't like the feeling very much. I love being completely sharp at all time, both my mind and my senses. But every once in a while, drinking with friends or your loved...
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    Writing Cause then effect or effect then cause?

    Try imagining the scene in your head. In the first sentence, I see the man's eyes snap open first and then the brick being thrown through the window next. Which is very weird. Now, I'm quite used to this kind of writing—it's very common in lots of fanfics and web novels—so I can do a bit of...
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    Backwards progress in fantasy

    Is advanced ancient civilization considered one? I love that trope because it relates to many cool theories in real life history. But literal backward progression can work if the beginning is the age of gods or something like that. Obviously, people living after that age are just mere mortals...
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    First Person or Third Person

    No person is the best. Anthropomorphism for the win!
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    Do you find the words too loud??? ?

    You can try adjusting it in your head. If you find the voice is too loud, you can try consciously changing it. I do this all the time. When I stumble upon a dialogue, if I don't like the voice my mind has come up with, I would reread and change the pitch until it sounds right. If it feels like...
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    Is it just me or the isekai and LitRPG genre is like 95% of the stories here?

    Go to Series Finder, change the option behind Genre from Or to And, double-click on the box in front of Isekai and LitRPG each (you'll get X marks on both), scroll down, and click Search. Still finding stuff you don't like? You can limit and exclude more genres and tags, same process.
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    Outlines

    Nope. I just plan what I really need to start the story as soon as possible. But because I want more cohesiveness in my new project, a lot of things need to be foreshadowed and planned out from the start, so it takes quite a bit of time and efforts. But I leave the details of later stuff pretty...
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    Writing Prologue: yea or nay? TWO: Electric Boogaloo

    I don't care. If it's fun, then yes. If boring, then no. This applies to everything else in the story.
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    I am Sick of Fake Friends

    Unfriend. Simple. If I feel like someone is wanting something out of me, I'll be upfront about it. Good communication is almost always the best solution for any types of relationship. Just be honest about it. If I don't vibe with them, then I'll move on. Simple as that. It's your life. You...
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    how to reach more people to read my novel

    Post on different sites and post regularly. That's a simple trick for gaining more exposure. As for having the readers read your novel, before you post, think of the reason why anyone would click your novel and give it a try when there are thousands others out there. Give them a reason to click...
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    Aim while writing

    Both. If I follow trends I don't like, it will be a miserable experience. If I follow trends I do like, it will be one heck of a ride. Just find the right market, one that reflects what you love and try to write, and stick with it.
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    Skill tree ideas

    Tooth fairy. Basic ability: analyze teeth and calculate compensation Ultimate ability: divine teeth modification Progression: complete quests (helping children) and finish tasks related to teeth
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    i released my novel but i cant see on home page or i cant see when i searched it.

    You have to wait for it to be approved first. I think it's less than 12 hours. Once it's done, you can post normally.
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    Would you consider these types of works to be fanfiction?

    No. They're similar but not the same. Fanfic is like its name implies. It's a fiction written by a fan of a particular story, using the original characters, places, or other elements and using them in a different way. Spin-off is similar in nature. But this one is usually written by either...
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