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  1. LilRora

    It can feel kind of dirty sometimes, almost like manipulation, but at the same time a lot of it...

    It can feel kind of dirty sometimes, almost like manipulation, but at the same time a lot of it is simple psychology.
  2. LilRora

    I purposefully did not - I used general statements and "we", which makes it all less directed...

    I purposefully did not - I used general statements and "we", which makes it all less directed and incentivizes you to consider it more generally instead of your specific case. That would have worked even better if I didn't tag you here, but I kinda had to.
  3. LilRora

    Know what's the simplest example? By using "you" in a post like this one (eg. [...] especially...

    Know what's the simplest example? By using "you" in a post like this one (eg. [...] especially on the internet where you have way less context clues [...]), I would automatically make it feel like I'm criticizing you and put you on the defensive, making you far less likely to agree with me and...
  4. LilRora

    There's a ton of guides all around that basically deal with conversations. How to talk to...

    There's a ton of guides all around that basically deal with conversations. How to talk to people, how to win arguments and negotiations, how to convince people. Most of those are fairly simple psychological tricks based on the way brain perceives the conversation partner.
  5. LilRora

    Learning to listen and understand is absolutely possible, but requires effort as well as going...

    Learning to listen and understand is absolutely possible, but requires effort as well as going outside of our comfort zone in a topic. Human brains are just a bit stupid and prefer to let us stew in ignorance rather than try and learn, because it's uncomfortable short-term.
  6. LilRora

    Humans are inherently defensive. Intentions don't matter much, especially on the internet where...

    Humans are inherently defensive. Intentions don't matter much, especially on the internet where we have way less context clues and no visual or tonal feedback from the conversation partner. If someone thinks they are being attacked or accused of something, the natural response is to lock out...
  7. LilRora

    @Omnii And whoever else is interested. (down below in the replies)

    @Omnii And whoever else is interested. (down below in the replies)
  8. LilRora

    Is this gross?

    The problem is not what you mean, but how you talk about it. By immediately jumping to sexism, misogyny, and vileness, instead of neutrally and informatively explaining your point of view, you automatically look like you're accusing him of shit. You think he's gonna agree with you that he's...
  9. LilRora

    Is this gross?

    ...Why would it be gross? I have an issue with your wording though. She does not "have to" turn away. If she felt strange and embarrassed and turned away, it's fine. If she felt some compulsion to turn away so he wouldn't see it, or if she was purposefully hiding it, then that can be really...
  10. LilRora

    I have a problem with my plotting. To condense or not to condense

    Is there a specific reason why you want 8 mini plots in a volume? You could do 3 or 4, that should be good as well and keep the volume shorter; you'll just end up with more volumes. I recommend you don't condense it too much. You can try shorten the story a bit, but forcing a significantly...
  11. LilRora

    How many chapters at launch are enough?

    Most people do 3-10, but it's not like there are any specific rules. Each chapter you release at the beginning will get you more views and readers initially, but each chapter you release after that gives additional exposure. It doesn't make a meaningful difference in the end, as long as you...
  12. LilRora

    Would Historical Fiction be considered Historical Fanfic?

    It was a fun discussion to me until a certain person came with "tiktok level brainrot". This whole thing can be boiled down to a similar issue there is with law - whether the spirit of the law is more important than the word of the law (here definition) - and it's a perfectly reasonable topic...
  13. LilRora

    Would Historical Fiction be considered Historical Fanfic?

    This is a concerningly good question. I'm gonna say no, going by the spirit rather than word of the definition, but good arguments could be made the other way around.
  14. LilRora

    Rules are rules, are the good ones meant to be broken too?

    Rules are meant to be challenged, not broken. If a rule is stupid, of course it will be broken at some point, no different from a good rule. Challenging a rule we have doubts about, however, instead of mindlessly breaking or following rules, is an opportunity to rethink the cause and effect and...
  15. LilRora

    Do completed stories or ongoing stories do better on SH?

    I may have worded that badly. By this: I meant I'm not sure whether tagging the story as "completed" will cause a significant difference in views than neglecting to use the tag. In both cases it will be significantly less views than an ongoing story would have gotten, yep.
  16. LilRora

    Do completed stories or ongoing stories do better on SH?

    If you continue uploading chapters, then ongoing stories will obviously do way better than completed stories - this has to be spread over time though, like two chapters a week or whatever would fit you better. Once you finish a story and stop uploading chapters, I'm not entirely sure whether...
  17. LilRora

    Do you use swears in your fantasy?

    My personal rule is, do not use swear words in narration (unless the mc is the narrator). In dialogue, however, if it fits the character and the circumstances, then sure.
  18. LilRora

    Rate a story idea I have

    Okay, uh, I did not mean that. I guess a bit of it is on me since I wasn't specific. This here is more explanations and worldbuilding, which you did improve some, though it's still pretty generic (I recommend focusing and heavily expanding on a specific aspect of this, make one a core element...
  19. LilRora

    Rate a story idea I have

    Has some potential, but by itself isn't unique in any way. I could be interested, but you'll need something much more than that barebones description if you want to attract people.
  20. LilRora

    Which style? (Monster Art)

    Personally, I like the old style better. Right now, however, it lacks detail. Basically this is a question of how realistic you want your art to be. The first image is textured, which potentially makes it much more realistic and sort of visceral. The second is not textured at all, which makes...
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