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    looking for help from Japan

    I’m not very familiar with Nagano Prefecture.
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    Looking for feedback on Chapters 1–3 of HELL’S RETURNERS

    Thank you very much for taking the time to read my work and for providing such thoughtful feedback. Your comments about the parts I assumed were clear, as well as the point about the shifts in perspective, were especially helpful. I will take your advice into consideration and review the areas...
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    1st Chapter feedback request

    I think the main issue for me was pacing. The opening blackout scene has a strong hook, but it feels a little too extended before the story moves into the main conflict. The Marquis also has a strong visual presence, but some of his dialogue felt more explanatory than dramatic to me. I think...
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    CHECK OUT BOYS GANG.

    I really enjoyed the reveal in this chapter. The transformation scene was the moment that stood out the most to me, and it made me curious about what happens next. Because of that, I wonder if this line might work even better as the chapter ending: “Then I felt my body shift not dramatically...
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    Looking for feedback on Chapters 1–3 of HELL’S RETURNERS

    Hello everyone, I’m looking for feedback on the opening three chapters of my story HELL’S RETURNERS. It’s a dark revenge action story set in a near-future world involving cults, abuse, and awakened powers. If anyone has time to read the first three chapters, I’d especially appreciate thoughts...
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    Hello everyone! This is my first novel, and I’d like to invite you all to give it a read. I’m open to any feedback and criticism.

    It might be none of my business, but I’ll post the link on your behalf. I want to use my time as productively as possible. https://www.scribblehub.com/series/2222469/aetherbound-infinite-evolution/ The introduction is easy to follow in terms of information, but overall it reads more like...
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    Hello, I am still improving as a writer, but I finally managed to post my first original novel

    Just a small note from a Japanese reader: The name "Hihiko" sounds a little unusual in Japan. Names ending with "-hiko" do exist (like Yoshihiko or Akihiko), but "Hihiko" itself is not very common. If you want the name to sound more natural, you might consider something like Akihiko, Norihiko...
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    Feedback for Handling Sensitive Content

    Thank you for the clarification. My interpretation came from several details in the chapter. The poison Reynard took is not clearly explained, and there is no scene showing how the women confirmed its effects. In addition, there is no clear description of how Reynard returned after the...
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    Feedback for Handling Sensitive Content

    1. Since Captain Reynard is already dead in the present timeline, I felt that the narrative might be skipping through time. The chapter reads almost like a fragment of memory being recovered, which gave me the impression that we are seeing only a piece of a larger past. 2. I think the theme...
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    Litrpg skill system

    Since the genre is LitRPG, the best approach is to ensure that readers can enjoy the story in a stress-free way and feel a sense of satisfaction. With that in mind, it seems better not to make the story too complicated.
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    What do you think of this character introduction?

    The villainous intent definitely comes through, so your direction is clear. At the moment, though, he feels somewhat archetypal — a character whose role we immediately recognize. Often, the most memorable antagonists are those who don’t see themselves as evil, but act from a belief system they...
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    What do you think of this character introduction?

    The operatic mask works visually, but I wonder if some readers might momentarily struggle to picture how much of his face is visible. Clarifying whether it covers only the upper half might sharpen the image and make the smirk land even stronger.
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    How can i write believable relationships.

    Trust isn’t shown through grand confessions, but through small choices at the dinner table. For example, even in the middle of a fight, you still unconsciously avoid the ingredients your partner dislikes.
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    To authors who write RPG-style stories: I have a question.

    He forms bonds of love with all his enemies, building both a harem and a kingdom. This is pretty interesting. Maybe I’ll try writing it myself when I have some free time.
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    How do you write an engaging main character that makes you want to read the rest of his story?

    For example, it would be helpful if you could share which specific work that was said about, and provide an example.
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