Seriously thinking about scrapping my Fursekai novel.

[John_Owl]

So, I've received some criticism regarding its core writing. I've also noticed some glaring issues with it myself. I'm just curious on everyone else's thoughts. If I continue with it, I'll have to scrap it as is and rewrite it from the ground up (or at least chapter 2 onward). My issue is, it's gotten some good attention, compared to what I was expecting. But the critics are right. It needs a massive overhaul. I ask of you, scribblehub authors, to either talk me back from the delete button or encourage me to press it.

 

[ThrillingHuman]

If people like it, they can close their eyes on some glaring problems. I know I did for some I liked.

 

[ConansWitchBaby]

Ya good.

 

[Hans.Trondheim]

You like what you write? Y
Readers like what you write? Y
Feedbacks are good? N

Rewrite.

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You like what you write? N
Readers like what you write? Y
Feedbacks are good? N

Restart.

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You like what you write? N
Readers like what you write? N
Feedbacks are good? N

Drop it and write another one you like.

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You write what you like? Y
Readers like what you write? N
Feedbacks are good? N

Two options: drop it and write another, hoping the readers will like it at least. Or wing it, disregarding feedback and readers coz you only want to tell a story. Not recommended for authors seeking to monetize their content.

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You like what you write? N
Readers like what you write? Y
Feedbacks are good? Y

You're lucky. Though, you can keep it or drop it; any case, it has high potential to earn, so consider carefully.

 

[Puji-Maki]

Write what you want, not what they want.

 

[John_Owl]

If people like it, they can close their eyes on some glaring problems. I know I did for some I liked.

The primary issue is fundamental worldbuilding and expository and redundant dialogue (which I didn't catch on the reread/editing process, unfortunately).

Write what you want, not what they want.

The issue is, I don't like what I ended up writing. I still ADORE chapter 1. Perfect opening sequence, in my opinion. even chapter 2 wasn't TOO terrible. but from chapter 3 onward, it's just... Meh. I bit off more than I could chew by not fully thinking and considering all facets of basic life within the world.

 

[Puji-Maki]

The issue is, I don't like what I ended up writing. I still ADORE chapter 1. Perfect opening sequence, in my opinion. even chapter 2 wasn't TOO terrible. but from chapter 3 onward, it's just... Meh. I bit off more than I could chew by not fully thinking and considering all facets of basic life within the world

You don't like what you're writing? Man that's tough, I can feel like you want a perfect chapter every time. As a guy who has been writing since pandemic, I'm going to tell you that writing novels will be tough if you always aim for perfection.

There are times where your chapter/storyline/side plot is going to be shit, you just need to accept it. That way, you won't be burden. By the way, don't take my opinion seriously because I'm just a whacked writer who is basically a nobody.

 

[John_Owl]

You don't like what you're writing? Man that's tough, I can feel like you want a perfect chapter every time. As a guy who has been writing since pandemic, I'm going to tell you that writing novels will be tough if you always aim for perfection.

There are times where your chapter/storyline/side plot is going to be shit, you just need to accept it. That way, you won't be burden. By the way, don't take my opinion seriously because I'm just a whacked writer who is basically a nobody.

lol I've been writing off and on for about a decade, but I've only been posting anything live on this account. I don't really want perfection, I just want to not hate what I'm writing. Like I said, chapters 3 onward basically just repeat the same (lame) jokes. So I'll likely keep chapter 1, but rewrite each chapter after that, rebuild the world from the ground up, and hopefully it'll be as well received or better.

 

[JayMark]

If you read it and don't enjoy it yourself, or don't like the direction it has gone, then you should rewrite or edit. I did one rewrite already because I didn't like where the story was going and altered an entire sub-plot, that's a major rewrite. Try to avoid a rewrite if you the story has a big fan base. If you just don't like how the prose flows but want to keep mostly the same meaning, no need for a rewrite, just edit the chapters. You can do an edit for rewording and prose any time.

 

[John_Owl]

If you read it and don't enjoy it yourself, or don't like the direction it has gone, then you should rewrite or edit. I did one rewrite already because I didn't like where the story was going and altered an entire sub-plot, that's a major rewrite. Try to avoid a rewrite if you the story has a big fan base. If you just don't like how the prose flows but want to keep mostly the same meaning, no need for a rewrite, just edit the chapters. You can do an edit for rewording and prose any time.

nah, it's the base of worldbuilding. The basic idea. The bottom line of "What if..." That all worldbuilding starts with. I like the idea and characters and want to continue that. But I'd have to go back and rework the entire foundation to do so.

 

[Hanne]

nah, it's the base of worldbuilding. The basic idea. The bottom line of "What if..." That all worldbuilding starts with. I like the idea and characters and want to continue that. But I'd have to go back and rework the entire foundation to do so.

The correct answer is: Fix it.

I found it absurd that people spend so much time on a story and whenever there's an issue they just jump to make a new story.

However, if you're bored and ready for a different story...

 

[CharlesEBrown]

I would step away from it for a day or two, and then redo the second chapter, and then see how that impacts what comes later. Maybe scrap it after that, maybe step away for a few more days, or maybe just put the project on hiatus to work on something else until you see a way forward with it.

 

[beast_regards]

Your story has already disappeared.

Did aliens abduct it?

 

[John_Owl]

Your story has already disappeared.

Did aliens abduct it?

Nah, I just decided to pull it to rewrite. I'm keeping chapter 1 as is, but I'm going to be revamping pretty much everything about it. It'll be live again next week.

 

[BLIGHT_ZERO]

So, I've received some criticism regarding its core writing. I've also noticed some glaring issues with it myself. I'm just curious on everyone else's thoughts. If I continue with it, I'll have to scrap it as is and rewrite it from the ground up (or at least chapter 2 onward). My issue is, it's gotten some good attention, compared to what I was expecting. But the critics are right. It needs a massive overhaul. I ask of you, scribblehub authors, to either talk me back from the delete button or encourage me to press it.

i'm sorry...FURRY? scrap it. NOWWW

 

[John_Owl]

i'm sorry...FURRY? scrap it. NOWWW

believe it or not, but furry is quite popular. most writers in the subgenre are worse than bad naruto fanfic quality though.

 

[BLIGHT_ZERO]

beleive it or not, but furry is quite popular. most writers in the subgenre are worse than bad naruto fanfic quality though.

 

[beast_regards]

i'm sorry...FURRY? scrap it. NOWWW

There are no furries on the Internet.

 

[BLIGHT_ZERO]

There are no furries on the Internet.