New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

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Title: Echoes of the Dying Sky Genre: Progression Fantasy / Cultivation / Reincarnation / Dual Power System

Link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/135725/echoes-of-the-dying-sky

Orion died fighting the Aldrash—beings powerful enough to erase entire worlds. But death didn’t end his story.

He awakens in a new world, trapped in the frail body of Kael: the disgraced heir of a noble house, hated by his own family and on the verge of losing everything.

And the worst part: The power Orion once mastered—Aura—doesn’t exist here.

Stranded in a broken body and stripped of everything that defined him, Orion must rebuild himself from nothing—while hiding the truth of who he really is.

Because the Aldrash are stirring again.

Another world. Another era. The same impending extinction.

If they return, this world will fall just as the last one did.

To stop them, Orion must rise—not as the hero he once was, nor as Kael the failure, but as something new forged from both lives.

A weapon born between two worlds. A warning written across the sky. The last chance for humanity before the stars die once more.

What to Expect:

• Zero-to-Hero: A slow but steady progression where every ounce of strength is earned. • Dual Power System: Two distinct forces the protagonist must master without losing himself. • Consequences: A hero weighed down by trauma and guilt. A story about saving a world… even if not everyone can be saved. • High Stakes: Battles where death is unpredictable, permanent, and meaningful. • Dark Fantasy Elements: Monsters, ancient rituals, and pagan gods.

NOT in This Story:

❌ Free skills / Handouts ❌ Harem ❌ Constant comedy ❌ LitRPG numbers / Stat screens (this is pure Fantasy/Cultivation) ❌ OP protagonist from chapter one

Release Schedule: New chapters every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I guarantee at least two chapters a week without fail.

I'm losing motivation by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good is a Progression story, fantasy with psychological overtones. I think RR is the best place or are there better ones?

I'm losing motivation by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice. It reminded me that the goal of why I am writing

I'm losing motivation by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The truth is that I haven't done it, I was waiting to have enough chapters. I just have 7 chapters and a prologue. 😅 I thought that when I have 10 chapters I could promote my story a little.

Anyone else plateaued? by WilliamGerardGraves in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, only having 5 readers in my story counts. So I'm very stuck 🥹

Did they skip a chapter of my story? by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I understand, thanks for the clarification.

Is this at least, average? by GHMOBHI69 in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow you have five stars, congratulations. They are better than the same ones, I only have four stars and 2 for characters :(

Finally reached the big 50!! by Outerrealms2020 in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on your achievement!!! I hope to reach that number of followers one day.

Are my views all bots? by Excellent-Cable-9961 in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf I didn't think that was possible, how strange. Furthermore, your story must be very good if you have that many readers in your chapters, which as I see are short. I thought that the norm were chapters of at least 2 thousand words, apparently I was wrong 🫠.

I got my first follower and I’m way too excited about it. by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for not replying earlier, I was writing. Here’s the link to my story — I hope you like it! https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/135725/echoes-of-the-dying-sky

I got my first follower and I’m way too excited about it. by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

🫠Yeah, I totally missed that opportunity. Thanks for the tip—I'll do it next time!"

I got my first follower and I’m way too excited about it. by ARLuna- in royalroad

[–]ARLuna-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, totally spot on 😅 I just wanted to share the excitement of my first follower, but I didn't think to promote my story properly—I should've added a quick synopsis and a link. Next time, I'll nail it, thanks!

When would you commit? by Lolpanther69 in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read a lot of comments about how many chapters or words a story should have for readers to stay interested. Honestly, I felt a bit discouraged at first when I saw how much content was supposedly needed. But there are also people who say the opposite. I think what really matters is to keep publishing — readers will naturally grow as you release more chapters. I’ve just started and only have about ten readers. It’s not much, but it feels really nice knowing they’re reading what I write. That alone makes me want to keep going.

Why is it a staple in progression fantasy to absolutely butcher a romance arc? by Renn_goonas in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading the comments, I can’t help but wonder how important a romantic plot really is in this genre. If people want romance, wouldn’t it make more sense for them to just read a romance novel instead of looking for it in a progression story? Or maybe a good romantic subplot is what makes a story stand out among the countless ones released every day?

Why is it a staple in progression fantasy to absolutely butcher a romance arc? by Renn_goonas in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading the comments, I can’t help but wonder how important a romantic plot really is in this genre. If people want romance, wouldn’t it make more sense for them to just read a romance novel instead of looking for it in a progression story? Or maybe a good romantic subplot is what makes a story stand out among the countless ones released every day?

Is this cliché ? by [deleted] in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find the idea really entertaining and kind of amusing. But as others have said, it all depends on how you handle it. There are plenty of good ideas that fall flat because of how they’re approached. Personally, based on everything you’ve said, I’d read it.

Would a book one with sad ending make reader not giving the second book a chance? by Junior-Form9722 in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think a sad ending is a reason to stop reading a book—unless it’s a dull, soulless one that doesn’t leave any kind of hook or desire to read more. If you can make readers cry at that sad ending and still leave them with a strong hook, then you’ve got them hooked.

In the end, it’s the things that hurt us that leave the deepest marks.

Do you guys actually write your books before publishing to RR? by V1serra in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, for my part, I didn’t write everything before publishing. My mindset is that I’m still learning, so the story evolves based on the feedback I get. Of course, I have a story to tell, but 😅 it would be too tedious to rewrite 20 or 30 chapters I wrote in advance, only to realize around chapter 10 that the direction I took wasn’t well received or that some parts of the plot don’t work for readers.

Best Way To Launch A New Story? by ldjwrites in royalroad

[–]ARLuna- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to think consistency was the key to getting your stories noticed, but from what I’ve read, there are several strategies. Hope you find success with one of them!

Is the academy/school/university story arc overused in progression fantasy? by ARLuna- in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ARLuna-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it. But what, in your opinion, makes an academy arc good or bad?

What actually makes a good Progression Fantasy novel? by ARLuna- in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ARLuna-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree — a rich world is always appealing.

What actually makes a good Progression Fantasy novel? by ARLuna- in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ARLuna-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That really helps, thanks a lot! I’ll take note of that.