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I read about child development psychology and realized... most child POVs in mainstream fiction are simply naive adult POVs disguised as children. For example, children tend not to think in abstract concepts. They prefer concrete, sensory examples. They care more about delicious food than world...

No! It's not because fiction isn't smut. Non-smut novels can be popular on SH. There are three fundamental problems: synopsis, cover, and MC. Your synopsis doesn't have a strong enough hook for new readers. Your cover isn't designed to be an anime/light novel style cover. Lastly, your MC isn't...

I read my old fiction... and realized how bad my narrative was, so I had to rewrite it. On the one hand, that could be a good sign, as my narrative skills would be improving (otherwise I wouldn't feel so bad about my old fiction). On the other hand, it adds to the work of writing fiction. It's...

One of the most stupid parts that has become a cliché is the antagonist showing off his/her power while showing how it works to the MC, which is the beginning of the antagonist's downfall. I know... It's a shortcut for the author to explain the enemy's weaknesses. But it's really stupid to show...

Tell it, don't show it. Lol:blob_shock:

Please include narrative betrayals. For example, the synopsis promises a theme of freedom against structural oppression, but midway through the ending, the story takes a 180-degree turn into a nihilistic, deterministic tale. A well-known example of narrative betrayal is AOT.

Motivations for writing fiction: 1. To leave an existential mark on the world. 2. To leave a historical record of forgotten crimes against humanity in the form of symbolic narratives. 3. To give a voice to victims ignored by the real world, especially oppressed groups, women, and children. 4. To...

Dark fantasy because SH members tend to prefer dark and grounded stories over power fantasy stories that rely on systems and statistics.

One class that doesn't get much attention (not that it doesn't exist; I've seen Legolas and Robinhood, too) in mainstream fantasy fiction is the archer.

What was good fiction like before? If a good story was a popular story, then you simply wrote a marketable trope that was proven to quickly increase engagement. For example, writing a LitRPG progression fantasy, isekai power fantasy, isekai harem, etc. However, if you want to create a trend or...

Take a break and get some fresh air. Do some outdoor activities. Sometimes the brain needs some entertainment, too. Continuously writing fiction without a break will only drain your creative energy! Trust me!

I don't know. It's difficult to rate the fight scenes I've ever written. Not only is my own judgment biased, but the battles in my fiction rely more on symbolism and drama, rather than simply action-packed battles and bombastic explosions. I personally believe that a fight should have meaning...

I've read gacha manga... it even became an anime recently. But to be honest, I don't like gacha stories. You see... nothing is truly gacha when it's written by an author who 'intentionally' designed the story. Gacha is just another way the author wraps up plot armor. In reality, nothing is...

There are two types of writers. First, writers who learn as they release. They perfect their writing through the process; the important thing is to release regularly. Second, writers who release after perfection. They release stories that are already written.

My suggestion is to write a subtle LitRPG — A light LitRPG where the levelling system is embedded in the worldbuilding and characters. The use of levels, unique skills, classes, jobs, cooldowns, and backslashes remains, but it integrates with the characters and worldbuilding without the need for...

Honestly, your profile picture is too creepy, similar to the photo of a sadistic killer in a thriller fiction.

By deceiving the reader's perception through enemies of equal level. For example, your level 5 can kill a level 6 green goblin. Then when you reach level 10, you can kill an elite green goblin at level 12. In fact, your enemies are both goblins, just different names. Most LitRPG and cultivation...