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    Do authors want readers to point out spelling/typos in comments?

    I will take all feedback on a chapter. I want to know about spelling issues, grammar issues, messed up sayings, plot holes, missing details and more. I won't get better if my mistakes are ignored. If someone has taken the time to read a chapter and then post feedback, the least I can do is read...
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    Writing Does NOT Equal Endorsment!

    I will put something out in a chapter and some readers will pick up on it instantly. They usually say something like "i can't wait to find out about X..." Me too, reader, me too. I only actually like i know whats going on.
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    SHF users meet

    Only a few people would help set it up and plan it. Most of the invited wouldn't show Most of those that did wouldn't talk Those who did talk would probably ask the same 10 questions over and over
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    For the readers

    I wouldn't care as long as it is disclosed as AI. If you monetize then you should get new art as you can afford it. But thats only my opinion.
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    To Those Who Write Fight Scenes...

    1-Go find a movie with a fight scene, preferably one that matches your setting. 2- Watch the scene all the way through. 3- Watch it a second time but write down what you see. 4- Read what you wrote and note where you are lacking (pacing, scenery, blows, etc.) 5- Adjust and repeat until you found...
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    Chapter Lengths

    My first draft of a chapter will end up at around 2.8- 3k words. They usually gain 500 after the first edit and land in the mid 3k range. That being said, I just write until I hit a stopping point for the chapter. I usually have a vague idea of what I want done in each chapter and go until then.
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    125k Words and Not a Single Review

    I have 435k words and only one review on SH. Got 4 on RR but one was complaining that my MC knew how to cook so... quality of reviews varies
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    Giving characters debilitating injuries?

    As long as it fits the story its fine but I propose you also consider other types of disability. Mental issues could also be used like severe cases of PTSD or the character is now mute. Example: character is thrown from horse and suffers head injury. He is mostly fine but now can't speak...
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    Author, should we interact with the comments?

    Depends on the situation. If its just a "thanks for the chapter" comment I give them a like. If the comment is asking a question, I answer. If the comment is just pointing something out then I use my best judgment. Sometimes its a one and done, sometimes there is more, but comments are not like...
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    Does chapter length (words in the chapter) = chapter updates?

    Length of chapter doesn't matter for posting frequency. Number of chapters you write a week matters for posting frequency. If you write 5 chapters at 1k words consistently every week you would be able to post more than a person writing 2 chapters at 2.5k words per week. Just post what fits...
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    After a strong start, views on story has stagnated. Need help.

    You might also have the binge reader segment. I fall into that category as I like to read a few chapters at once rather than 'x amount per week' or having to wait several days between chapters. So I wait for a while until I get a good backlog then read through at whatever pace I want.
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    Are You Plotter or Panther?

    I have things I want to do so then I write how things happened to get there. Step 1: current chapter + Step 2: x + Step 3: x = Step 4: plot point Solve for x
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    Scammers

    If their profile is new and they want to talk on another site are surefire ways to tell.
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    Ideas for northerner fantasy faction (NOT VIKING STRENGTH SAVAGERY SLOP)

    Have you considered any of the natives on the north American continent? Like the inuit peoples or the Metis? There are also the Celtic cultures in Northern UK that have interesting cultures and legends. You could base a faction off of one of these and tie it into your setting.
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    Too spicy for RR?

    Eh, there are series with more explicit scenes on RR so I think you are fine.
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    Do you reply to reply guys?

    I will reply with a "thanks for reading" but that is all unless they make a specific comment or ask a question.
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    What are your honest thoughts on harem stories?

    What bugs me is stories where the harem members are just like a collection. Where a story arc exists just to introduce a new partner only for them to be nearly forgotten about when the next one comes around. If the only point is to introduce a new sex partner then don't write a harem and just...
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    What are your most unhinged writing, reading, & publishing tricks?

    I use excel to track my story information. Different tabs for different things like edit and publish info on one page while character info on another. It's a disaster but if I don't do something then I will end up having to guess where info is in chapters and will get things wrong.
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    When you age your characters should their hairstyle change?

    Their hair style should change with the times, their age and their personality. Also consider genetic reasons like if thinning/receding hairline runs in the family. If the character changes jobs or social classes then it is likely they would change too. Unless they are habitual in their...
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    How many works had you seen using the measuring unit Yard?

    Feet and/or inches is standard for measuring a singular object or thing like a person, car or a tree. At least where I am from. You could measure the height of things in yards and be technically correct but it sounds wierd. I think its because the base unit for imperial measurement is the foot...
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