I'm a new author and I've got some questions

[masterofdisillusionment]

Greetings! I've been writing web fiction on other platforms for a couple years and recently found out about scribblehub (well technically, I created an account here like 2 years ago, but then for some reason forgot about it until recently).

I'm interested in posting my stories here, but before I consider it, I need a few things cleared up:

1. Are there rules against having your story on places other than Scribble Hub? I know some places demand exclusive rights.
2. Does Scribble Hub offer the ability to post/pay for on-site advertisement like Royal Road does?
3. How friendly is Scribble Hub towards genres like sci-fi and space opera? I know some places focus more on romance, fantasy, litrpg, etc.

 

[Dec]

Are there rules against having your story on places other than Scribble Hub? I know some places demand exclusive rights.

No.
The only thing you can't do is post half a chapter and tell people to go read elsewhere.

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Does Scribble Hub offer the ability to post/pay for on-site advertisement like Royal Road does?

No.
You can link Patreon and other sites that are displayed at the bottom of the chapters.

How friendly is Scribble Hub towards genres like sci-fi and space opera? I know some places focus more on romance, fantasy, litrpg, etc.

It's neutral. At least I didn't notice anyone taking pitchforks and marching towards authors just because they picked those genres.

 

[masterofdisillusionment]

No.
The only thing you can't do is post half a chapter and tell people to go read elsewhere.

Terms of Service | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

Privacy Policy | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

Content Guidelines | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

No.
You can link Patreon and other sites that are displayed at the bottom of the chapters.


It's neutral. At least I didn't notice anyone taking pitchforks and marching towards authors just because they picked those genres.

Thank you for your response. I have a second question after glancing over the content guidelines and seeing these two:

1. Pornographic stories - These are content that are basically porn without a plot. This is referring to the whole story, not a chapter or 50% of your story.

2. AI Generated Stories - Stories created mostly by AI will be rejected. You can use AI to help create your stories but most of the story should still be written by you.

I'm assuming that nr 1 means sex can be in the story insofar as it's not the focus point of the plot. But are there any limits as to how graphically described this sex can be? Sex only appears in my stories so often, but when it does it's sometimes described more vividly than just 'and then they did it'.

Regarding two, I assume this is similar to how Royal Road distinguishes between AI-generated (e.g. you type a prompt and the AI writes the chapter for you) Vs AI-assisted writing (e.g. you write the content but then use the AI to edit the prose, refine dialog, etc.)?

 

[Dec]

But are there any limits as to how graphically described this sex can be?

As long as it is within "legally binding" norms and doesn't include any "prohibited content," you are okay.

I assume this is similar to how Royal Road distinguishes between AI-generated (e.g. you type a prompt and the AI writes the chapter for you) Vs AI-assisted writing (e.g. you write the content but then use the AI to edit the prose, refine dialog, etc.)?

Yes.
A story that is mostly written, or heavily edited (AI content is above 50% of said story), will be removed from view.
However, even if your story is within those limits, a lot of readers here will drop the story at the first notice of AI being used for something more than spell checking. Some will not even pick it if AI is mentioned in the synopsis.

 

[HisDivineShadow]

Porn is porn. The plot is secondary. It's sex for the sake of sex. If you're writing about the body's reactions that's érotique. If you're writing about physiology that's porn.

 

[Corty]

I'm assuming that nr 1 means sex can be in the story insofar as it's not the focus point of the plot. But are there any limits as to how graphically described this sex can be? Sex only appears in my stories so often, but when it does it's sometimes described more vividly than just 'and then they did it'

tl;dr

you can write smut here, and no Moderator John from RR will breath down your neck.

Regarding two, I assume this is similar to how Royal Road distinguishes between AI-generated (e.g. you type a prompt and the AI writes the chapter for you) Vs AI-assisted writing (e.g. you write the content but then use the AI to edit the prose, refine dialog, etc.)?

There are no prompts or tags for that. Some people here have been pushing for it, although nothing has been implemented yet.

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[masterofdisillusionment]

Thank you for your replies! I do have one extra question, though.

How do you guys get exposure, when there's no option to advertise on-site like on Royal Road? Without ads, what's stopping the story from just drowning in the ocean of stories?

 

[Representing_Tromba]

Thank you for your replies! I do have one extra question, though.

How do you guys get exposure, when there's no option to advertise on-site like on Royal Road? Without ads, what's stopping the story from just drowning in the ocean of stories?

Consistency. No one has an edge over anyone else here other than what they write and how consistent they are. Newer stories get on the front page for a while longer but every new update is on the front page. You can also promote yourself in the forums and discord but that is it. If you don't write well, consistently, or in a genre that people enjoy then it will be drowned out by other stories.

 

[sbdrag]

Porn is porn. The plot is secondary. It's sex for the sake of sex. If you're writing about the body's reactions that's érotique. If you're writing about physiology that's porn.

If you're writing about physiology it's porn... or a sex-ed lesson, which I do include a full-on lead by a doctor sex-ed lesson in one chapter. Very helpful if not all the anatomy involved is human lol

 

[HisDivineShadow]

Если вы пишете о физиологии, то это порно... или урок сексуального образования, который я действительно включаю в одну главу с полным руководством врача, урок сексуального образования. Очень полезно, если не вся задействованная анатомия — человеческая, лол

Context matters.

 

[masterofdisillusionment]

Consistency. No one has an edge over anyone else here other than what they write and how consistent they are. Newer stories get on the front page for a while longer but every new update is on the front page. You can also promote yourself in the forums and discord but that is it. If you don't write well, consistently, or in a genre that people enjoy then it will be drowned out by other stories.

That sounds noble in theory, but in practice, it just screws over the people who actually take their writing seriously. There's a reason serious authors usually do at least some promotion for their work: without ads, getting noticed becomes largely random and more a matter of luck than of skill.

I like the system Royal Road has, where you can pay a modest fee (e.g. 50 bucks) for a decent amount of on-site advertising. It's enough to help without breaking the bank.

 

[LuoirM]

That sounds noble in theory, but in practice, it just screws over the people who actually take their writing seriously. There's a reason serious authors usually do at least some promotion for their work: without ads, getting noticed becomes largely random and more a matter of luck than of skill.

I like the system Royal Road has, where you can pay a modest fee (e.g. 50 bucks) for a decent amount of on-site advertising. It's enough to help without breaking the bank.

Luck issue.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

That sounds noble in theory, but in practice, it just screws over the people who actually take their writing seriously. There's a reason serious authors usually do at least some promotion for their work: without ads, getting noticed becomes largely random and more a matter of luck than of skill.

I like the system Royal Road has, where you can pay a modest fee (e.g. 50 bucks) for a decent amount of on-site advertising. It's enough to help without breaking the bank.

I would personally disagree as I find Royal Roads system to be more unfair for people who take their writing seriously. Plus, most people on these sites use ad-block so it isn't likely for people to see the ads. For those that take their writing seriously enough to want to traditionally published, I would suggest that they don't post on sites like this or RR because they would have a better chance. This is just my opinion though so it ultimately does not matter.

 

[melchi]

That sounds noble in theory, but in practice, it just screws over the people who actually take their writing seriously. There's a reason serious authors usually do at least some promotion for their work: without ads, getting noticed becomes largely random and more a matter of luck than of skill.

I like the system Royal Road has, where you can pay a modest fee (e.g. 50 bucks) for a decent amount of on-site advertising. It's enough to help without breaking the bank.

I would disagree, Royal Road is slowly moving towards a pay to win model. Also, people swapping shoutouts with every chapter is basicly the same thing. There are a lot of authors shouting out stories they haven't even read.

That being said, one could probably figure out which ad service is being used on the site and get something very targeted.

 

[SurfAngel_1031]

I'm assuming that nr 1 means sex can be in the story insofar as it's not the focus point of the plot. But are there any limits as to how graphically described this sex can be? Sex only appears in my stories so often, but when it does it's sometimes described more vividly than just 'and then they did it'.

I'm very explicit and graphic. I don't hold anything back and I've never had an issue. Marked the story for sexual content and that was it. I mean you could use the R-18 and smut tag if you want.

You could check out Chapter 3 if my story Amber & Vasia and see how detailed and explicit I am with F/F, that's completely up to you though. I write what I consider erotica.
I found this about the difference a few years ago : (I forget the website, but it's the message that counts here.)

To me, porn is immediate, unimaginative, visual, and predominantly male-orientated. Erotica seeks to arouse through the written word and imagination, and is primarily by women, for women. It’s the difference between brutality and sensuality. Insult and compliment. Relationship and encounter. Consent and imposition. It’s something that has literary and artistic value.

Porn seeks to lower, erotica to elevate. Porn is imposed, violent, debasing. Erotica celebrates sex within an adult, and with the genre of ‘erotica romance’ catching on, increasingly intense, romantic relationships.

But yeah, I've never had an issue with sex on any level here.

 

[yeul_e]

If Patreon link allowed, does Amazon link allowed too?

 

[CharlesEBrown]

If Patreon link allowed, does Amazon link allowed too?

I don't think a direct link to the specific product is permitted, but it is allowed to say "You can buy the full book at Amazon" - I've seen at least two authors (one @ThatAdamGuy) who do this.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

I have a direct link to amazon.com for the physical copy of my book.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

I have a direct link to amazon.com for the physical copy of my book.

Ah, never followed it so wasn't sure - most of the time I have followed links I found either "Author Jump Pages" or just a link to the search engine rather than to a specific book.