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Pure clarification request, respect your principles either way: Every chapter 100% author credited and human beta read/edited (albeit not professionals). There is an optional/skippable addendum that contains a fictional piece of legislation as worldbuilding context for the type of person who...

On the one hand, variety is the spice of life. Could be interesting. On the other hand, if I were your reader and liked what you were producing, I'd want you to keep following your instincts if it's served you well. There's a case for innovation, but also for "if it ain't broke don't fix it".

Favorite: asinine, balderdash, besmirch, bewildered, boondoggle, exacerbate, inane, indubitably, ire, pique Least Favorite: flacid, moist Underutilized: asinine, bewildered, inane, ire, pique ...and I won't be taking questions at this time

This is more roundabout work, admittedly, but what worked for me (as in made me happy with what I wrote, not achieved viral attention yet ?) was writing the relationship dynamics and events I wanted to see- that served the story I wanted- then going back to reread, solicit feedback, and edit...

Hm. This is kinda small and probably incomplete on it's own, but I'd say that when your characters think of their community and reference it... try to make each moment/memory/reference very clearly relevant to something about their character and values, what motivates them, a lesson they've...

I don't know what I think the next big thing will be, but I wish it was quality story telling, and taking time to invest in characters and their dynamics. So that I'm invested and actually care for the later payoffs. Rather than feeling like every word is run through an engine to calculate its...

That's really frustrating. I can imagine having a moment of genuine validation and hope only to find out they're a vanity publisher. Sorry you went through that. But hey, you WERE noticed. Never know what the future might bring!

My experience with the deck is only second hand through my beloved, so grain of salt, but she plays Cult of the Lamb and My Time at Sandrock on it. Has a blast

I relate to this so much. Lol

I enjoyed this. Love your characters and worldbuilding.

Thank you so much! And I will definitely consider that. My new user status is showing, lol

I'm a new user as of today, and have begun posting my first work here (which I've been working on since June 2025). When I was younger, my older brother poured countless hours into a dark urban fantasy called "The Demon Song" he was writing before he abandoned it entirely. But I thought it was...

I can't actually claim to understand Royal Road's culture, but your description is the most concise summary of what I have been cumulatively told. You made me laugh and I appreciate that.

I feel like I can only speak for myself, but: 1. Weight of flaws against redeeming qualities. If all I'm seeing are flaws and their costs, with very little competence/virtue/other qualities I can sympathize with or root for, the scales start to weigh against the character. 2. Do their flaws...

My only feedback has come from people I personally know who were willing to be beta readers, and a handful of comments on an abandoned fanfic: so major grain of salt, here. But best feedback: incredible character voice and character dynamics, lean into it Worst feedback: "What if you...

This is extremely concise, welcoming, and also doesn't treat me like a precious delicate flower. Much appreciated!

My experience with AI is that when you use it like a tool and assistant (explain this subject to me so I can write about it, do this math for me, what do you think of this dialogue, should I use a comma or a semicolon here?) it can significantly help unlock your potential if you take it with a...