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Respect others' privacy as we respect our own. Don't get too involved in other people's affairs unless absolutely asked. That's at least basic social etiquette to create a more peace and comfortable social environment.

What do you think about a children's fairy tale with dark fantasy undertones as an interlude chapter? For example, a mother tells her little daughter a bedtime story about a wolf, a rabbit, and a princess rose. This story sounds sweet to her daugher. But, as a reader, you might interpret...

Good luck, dude!

Imagine the following two plot scenarios: (1) World influences MC. The world here is alive, has a social system, and has characters other than MC. Conflict in a location can create a chain reaction that can ultimately affect MC's life. For example, a war between kingdoms causes the...

14 out of 17 respondents (currently) agree that character emotions need to be narrated through showing, rather than telling by mentioning raw emotions (sad, anxiety, etc). Authors can narrate emotions organically (by showing) through body language, psychological reactions (tears, nausea, etc)...

Sensory details should be the effect of an action. In one paragraph it should describe an element of the scene which can be anything including: (1) time, (2) environment/world, (3) objects — living and non-living things, (4) characters, (5) atmosphere, (6) events, (7) emotions, (8)...

Your writing style is easy to read. The writing isn't your problem. Perhaps the problem is more related to the content of the story.

Hmm... I'm seeing a pattern. Thread replies that don't address the topic or are provocative are automatically deleted. Does SHF have a mechanism for checking answer relevance, or are they simply deleted by moderators?

I haven't read chapter 9 in its entirety, just checking your chapter format. Why do you use short paragraphs (1 paragraph = 1 sentence)? For some readers, this format can be distracting. It's best to format paragraphs with 3-5 sentences per paragraph for ease of reading. Please read the...

New writers often write according to their own desires and ignore the reading experience. I'm not surprised by your giant paragraphs. Some writers also write so poetically that readers don't even know what they're talking about. Well, the writing of new writers can actually be an interesting...

This isn't feedback, but your fiction isn't showing up on the author profile page. Your account status is still a member, not an author. Try seeking help with your fiction's visibility issues. Note: Your fiction genres are not my cup of tea. I'm not reviewing it, more out of personal preference.

This is the risk you face if you misplace your thread. You should place your thread in the feedback section if you want feedback from other authors. If you're releasing your fiction, place it in the latest chapter section. Remember not to place threads carelessly.

Rewriting old chapters rarely provides instant engagement. But, rewriting old chapters is also an effective learning tool to improve narrative skills. You're forced to read the old chapter, analyze its narrative structure, evaluate it, and write concrete solutions. You will understand the gaps...

Good, keep going! Don't stop along the way! Writing fiction can be a great way to learn narrative. Don't hesitate to rewrite if necessary.

Why not use an adaptive POV approach? Each POV should be tailored to the needs of the story, rather than forcing it to use one. For example, if you want the reader to feel emotionally connected to the protagonist's inner state in an introspective scene, first POV is more appropriate because...