How to engage more readers or get new?

Agiel_Fall

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I just started posting on Scribblehub. I have schedule chapters in advance so readers know that there gonna be good flow of updates.. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what else should I do to get more reads or new reader? Any suggestions to make it better?
 

ChrisLensman

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Have patience. Your story probably won't explode in popularity right away. And it doesn't need to. Build your readerbase slowly by posting consistently.

That's the general advice. Now for your situation specifically:

You're posting too fast. A chapter a day is the absolute maximum, anything above that is just asking for the algorithm to filter you out.

I also wouldn't have started releasing two concurrent series' of similar genres. More cynical readers will just wonder when you'll drop one to focus on the other, especially with daily releases.

Also, BL isn't thaaaat popular on this site so manage your expectations. A lot of people won't read that out of principle.

Adding to that, while your covers look good, they aren't very eye-catching. You're writing BL with a warning about sexual content so lean into that. You've already alienated everyone who doesn't want to read about dudes getting it on so you might as well do your best to attract the people who are looking for that. Eye-catching cover art, more provocative synopses (those could use some work anyway) and provocative chapter titles.
 

Agiel_Fall

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Have patience. Your story probably won't explode in popularity right away. And it doesn't need to. Build your readerbase slowly by posting consistently.

That's the general advice. Now for your situation specifically:

You're posting too fast. A chapter a day is the absolute maximum, anything above that is just asking for the algorithm to filter you out.

I also wouldn't have started releasing two concurrent series' of similar genres. More cynical readers will just wonder when you'll drop one to focus on the other, especially with daily releases.

Also, BL isn't thaaaat popular on this site so manage your expectations. A lot of people won't read that out of principle.

Adding to that, while your covers look good, they aren't very eye-catching. You're writing BL with a warning about sexual content so lean into that. You've already alienated everyone who doesn't want to read about dudes getting it on so you might as well do your best to attract the people who are looking for that. Eye-catching cover art, more provocative synopses (those could use some work anyway) and provocative chapter titles.
Thank you so much, i will definitely work on it! This is actually very helpful for me
 

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A clear title that represents the essence of the story + a visually appealing cover (usually an anime or light novel character) + a synopsis with a strong hook. This is a common recipe for attracting new readers.

Edit:
If you're publishing a BL story on SH, you're in the wrong place. Many readers here hate BL (myself included).
Even shoujo/josei novels aren't popular on SH either, even though shoujo/josei are mainstream genres that are safe for everyone. So my advice is: write another novel that's more relevant to the SH market.
 
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LeilaniOtter

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Post once a day to your profile so that it shows up briefly in "The Lounge".
it's a good way to get attention also.
And make sure you post about updates when you add them.
 

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Post once a day to your profile so that it shows up briefly in "The Lounge".
it's a good way to get attention also.
And make sure you post about updates when you add them.
What is this "Lounge" you speak of?!
 

Alski

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Based on my quick look its used even less than the forum profiles and the forum as a whole is only used by a tiny fraction of people who visit SH.
 

Agiel_Fall

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A clear title that represents the essence of the story + a visually appealing cover (usually an anime or light novel character) + a synopsis with a strong hook. This is a common recipe for attracting new readers.

Edit:
If you're publishing a BL story on SH, you're in the wrong place. Many readers here hate BL (myself included).
Even shoujo/josei novels aren't popular on SH either, even though shoujo/josei are mainstream genres that are safe for everyone. So my advice is: write another novel that's more relevant to the SH market.
Ah! I didn't know about Bl content issue, thank you for letting me know ?
 

Eldoria

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Based on my quick look its used even less than the forum profiles and the forum as a whole is only used by a tiny fraction of people who visit SH.
I also just realized SH has this feature. If I hadn't read this thread, I probably wouldn't have noticed it. lol
 

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I also just realized SH has this feature. If I hadn't read this thread, I probably wouldn't have noticed it. lol
Same. Never heard of it. I don't profile post a lot. Maybe I should?
 

Eldoria

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Same. Never heard of it. I don't profile post a lot. Maybe I should?
I don't think it would mean much if people didn't check. But if you have a lot of followers, posting on your profile will help inform your followers about your novel updates through notifications.
 
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