I cant read my novel

[Cakecombat]

So i started a novel yesterday, the cover had been approved and even when i search for it i can find it but i can't see the chapter i posted why?

 

[Saileri]

You sure the chapters are published and not just saved as drafts? Because when it comes to series, you can even find or link the unpublished ones with 0 chapters after you create them. Link your story if you can.

Like HERE. I still haven't published the 1st chapter, but it's a draft, so you can check while editing the series if it says so.

 

[atgongumerki]

As long as you have not published the first chapter, the novel is hidden for everyone but you.
And checking your profile, there is no published novel.
After publishing the first chapter you will see your story in the 'latest series' segment on the front page. That is when you know that others can start reading your novel.
If you have a chapter saved as a draft, you can go to your dashboard and edit or publish them.

 

[Alienix]

So i started a novel yesterday, the cover had been approved and even when i search for it i can find it but i can't see the chapter i posted why?

Hey welcome to SH. People above me just answered u. I just want to greet u

 

[BenJepheneT]

Like I said. Pin an FAQ.

 

[Cakecombat]

As long as you have not published the first chapter, the novel is hidden for everyone but you.
And checking your profile, there is no published novel.
After publishing the first chapter you will see your story in the 'latest series' segment on the front page. That is when you know that others can start reading your novel.
If you have a chapter saved as a draft, you can go to your dashboard and edit or publish them.

As you can see i published it 4 hours ago, so why cant you see it? also thanks for responding

 

[Saileri]

Uh... I don't know then? Have you tried copying the chapter, deleting it, creating a new one, and pasting the contents into it? Then publishing it?
I've checked the novel, but as you said there's nothing there. If that doesn't work then I guess you should try getting in touch with the support.

 

[tiaf]

Did you unpublished and republished it accidentally? Or changed order?

if you did then the anti cheat system kicked in and removed you from the latest update listing

 

[Saileri]

Did you unpublished and republished it accidentally? Or changed order?

if you did then the anti cheat system kicked in

What are the details on this for a future reference?

 

[tiaf]

What are the details on this for a future reference?

Eh, I’ve read it several times here. Some other users had a similar problem.

Remember that you should edit chapter order several hours after you want to publish a new chapter or before. Otherwise the system will count is as an attempt to bump up your chapter. Same goes to republishing a chapter.

@Tony we need a FAQ section

 

[Moonpearl]

Your story can't be seen until it's approved, and it can't be approved until it has at least one chapter publicly available. Then you may have to wait the standard 12 or so hours for approval.

 

[Cakecombat]

I finally did it but I had to delete the novel and made another account to post it. I wonder if there was an easier way?.
So pls read it also, thanks for all the replys ?
Novel

 

[tiaf]

I finally did it but I had to delete the novel and made another account to post it. I wonder if there was an easier way?.
So pls read it also, thanks for all the replys ?
Novel

That shouldn’t happen.