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Those are all my observations, those could be right or wrong. It's true that regular updates, chapter count, and trending factors play a role, but that only applies to novels that have been released for a while, not just one-day releases. In the case of a new novel released one day, the cover...

To attract new readers usually depends on the following 3 factors: (1) a visually appealing cover - SH readers tend to like anime/light novel style covers with waifutable characters; (2) an engaging synopsis - write a clear, concise synopsis that captures the attention of readers, usually the...

What are the 'behind the scenes' aspects of your fiction writing that are interesting?

It's good as an illustration but less appealing as a cover. I've observed that SH readers are more attracted to anime-style covers with a central protagonist (usually a waifutable character). On the other hand, abstract illustration-style covers typically don't capture readers' attention...

I simply channel the inner voices that keep calling out to me. These inner voices can take many forms: injustice, inequality, helplessness, depression, unrequited love, betrayal, and even the wounds of a silenced victim. I feel anxious because these voices disturb my thoughts. Therefore, I...

It's still better to get a one-star rating than none at all. At least it shows attention (even if it gives a bad impression), not being ignored. My novel on RR hasn't even received a rating at all. Therefore, I choose to prioritize SH, which still provides ratings, even if the number is still...

In my country, this genre is commonly called the red genres because of the habit of manga/novel web administrators who usually provide a red message warning when potential readers access a novel/manga link with the genres.

The number of bookmarks can be seen below the total number of chapters or to the right of the average number of chapters updated per week (in mobile view). For more details, you can check each reader individually by viewing their latest reader statistics and browsing their profiles, specifically...

Many factors influence the growth of a novel's readership, such as content, genre, tags, synopsis, cover, prologue, number of chapters, regular updates, promotion, and even luck. Some novels have hundreds of chapters but still have less than 10,000 views and less than 100 bookmarks. Others...

Ignoring content, as the reader, what do you think is the minimum number of chapters in a novel to be considered worth reading?

If you have the energy to edit an old story (or early chapters), go for it! Editing old chapters will provide a better reading experience, especially for new readers. The problem is, often the author's energy is sucked into editing and perfecting the early chapters, neglecting the newer ones. As...

It's love motives/ competition for a love interest

What motives do you prefer in the battle between the protagonist and antagonist?

In classic novels (those dusty papers in the corner of the library), a prologue isn't necessary because the synopsis already contains the story's moral premise. Readers already know the rough outline of the novel from the synopsis alone. But in the web novel era, a prologue is almost essential...

That's a shame because you're writing fanfic. While there's nothing wrong with writing fanfic, as the story develops, you'll lose the opportunity to commercialize your fiction due to patent issues unless you rewrite the name and associations from scratch, which is essentially rewriting.

Found family is good

I don't always promote my novels. I'll only provide a link if the thread mentions them (either directly or indirectly). I try to provide answers that are relevant to the thread's question. However, promoting novels is also perfectly acceptable.

My novel also rarely focuses on the main protagonist's inner monologue. FMC's portrayal is instead perceived through the people around her: her little daughter, the detective girl, grandma of the fruit seller, the knights, and even the boy whom she saved. I wanted to maintain the charisma and...

Single POV or multiple POV: which POV approach do you prefer in reading fictional narratives?

My novel is a dark fantasy with a dark, gripping, and mysterious atmosphere, set in an apocalyptic world after historical amnesia. (Note: I'm currently rewriting volume 1, but haven't updated it yet. The draft of this novel has reached 3 volumes with almost 100 chapters, but I've only published...