How should I keep my audience hooked??

[Ryudo_xd]

especially with the transitions how to make it go smoother

 

[Alski]

Suitable bait with a nice hook that doesn't let go.

 

[ReiHayashi]

carefully

 

[Puji-Maki]

Just keep the plot interesting.

carefully

Ah I miss this kind of trolling.

 

[Ryudo_xd]

Just keep the plot interesting.


Ah I miss this kind of trolling.

Like .... ?

 

[Fairemont]

I dont know if this is legit or not, but you need several things:

1.) Compelling story: whatever you're writing has to be interesting enough that people want to see it through to the end.

2.) Periods of action and rest: it is often best to go with the flow or write like a wave. A period of action is followed by one of rest. A period of more intense action after one of normal action can be used sparingly for great effect.

3.) Compelling characters: obviously, if you do not have characters that the readers like you will struggle to retain them. They can like them in a positive manner or can like yo hate them, such as a good villain they want to see receive proper comeuppance.

4.) Decent or better prose: while not as critical, quality prose can help a lot. If your story is comfortable to read it never hurts, but if it is poorly written it will hurt.

These things are some useful, basic tools and insights that can help retain readers.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

Have something for them to care about - story, character, puzzle.
Keep things moving.
If you must slow things down, insert bits of humor where you can as a sort of apology.

 

[FieryLou]

Perhaps you should overwork your whole book first? You were the guy who asked for feedback some time ago, yet you changed nothing. Why do you wonder that reader drop it?

 

[SurfAngel_1031]

especially with the transitions how to make it go smoother

I'm not sure how you work your chapters, but for me it works out that I write an entire chapter - not just upload from the editor. I use word and Google docs to get my entire goal for that chapter out, to include my outline. Then I write. That's usually between 7-10k words now. That's easily broken into chunks and placed on the site.
I never, never use scribble hub editor by itself.

 

[Deleted member 84247]

Don't open with info dumping. Create an interesting character that makes them want to turn the page.

 

[JayMark]

With hooks of course. Make sure they are sharp, big, sturdy, and preferably rusty.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

Back in the days of printed books, I hear cocaine mixed with the ink was the secret

 

[Ryudo_xd]

Perhaps you should overwork your whole book first? You were the guy who asked for feedback some time ago, yet you changed nothing. Why do you wonder that reader drop it?

i'm planning to do so .... that's y i'm publishing roughs for now