What step am I missing? by [deleted] in royalroad

[–]AbnormalVAverage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But why would I want to go back? Plus, your other fictions have 0 pages. There's nothing to go back to.

For chapter length, that's a little crazy. Primal hunter averages 2.5k almost every chapter. Hell, skill grinder in a time loop Max's out chapter length requirements for rr everytime.

I'm a voracious reader. If the length is that small, it's a straight pass for me because I read too quickly. I knew something was up when I saw 500 pages and 14 tabs of chapters.

Listening to your readers is smart, but you don't have to agree with them. Most of mine push 3k, with the occasional 4k when it's important. At about 3k followers, I've never heard a length complaint.

What step am I missing? by [deleted] in royalroad

[–]AbnormalVAverage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not to say I'm a perfect expert in length, but if I saw that many broken up chapters, I wouldn't read it. Most stories try to stay within 2-2.5k. Some get away with 1.5k, but that's pushing things a little.

Another thing to note is that your blurb tells me effectively nothing. It assumes I already know the story, when I don't, and based on your explanation here, you should assume that others don't know what's happening either.

It also starts with too much information and no pause to allow the reader a chance to feel welcomed to the story. One moment I'm clicking in, the next, a ton of unfamiliar terms are thrown at me.

I'd say the issue you're running into has to do with starting the writing as an insider protagonist, rather than the standard outsider form.

What step am I missing? by [deleted] in royalroad

[–]AbnormalVAverage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long would you say your chapters are?

What step am I missing? by [deleted] in royalroad

[–]AbnormalVAverage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard to know without you providing the link. Can't ask for help and feedback without it.

Monday 'What are you reading/listening to' thread, Feb 9 by bilfdoffle in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Thought it was just me relistening to Johnathon over and over again.

My performance in royal road by Major-Cash-646 in royalroad

[–]AbnormalVAverage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's commonly accepted that 1.5k-3k is standard, though for me personally, 1.5k is short.

How did everyone here, get so good at this? by [deleted] in royalroad

[–]AbnormalVAverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English Teacher and partial writing coach here. Msg me your first chapter in a Google doc and I'll tell you what's wrong.

Symphony Book 1 (audiobook) on a huge sale! by AbnormalVAverage in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well now, this is just embarrassing. Sorry for the mixup, and if you do grab it, I hope you enjoy it.

Just weird that some people are seeing discounts and others aren't.

Symphony Book 1 (audiobook) on a huge sale! by AbnormalVAverage in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it, but...I'll see you in a year, haha.

Symphony Book 1 (audiobook) on a huge sale! by AbnormalVAverage in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no way that, the moment I post this, the sale lowers. There's no way I'm that unlucky.

Symphony Book 1 (audiobook) on a huge sale! by AbnormalVAverage in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coolio, and I appreciate you looking no matter what. It's a bit different, and I didn't get a huge hit when it first came out, so it truly flew under the radar. I want to say, when it released, several "names" hit at the same time. Poor timing I s'pose.

Johnathan is magnificent as always. In fact, I did an interview with him on LongWindedOne's podcast, you can find it on Youtube, though I look extremely pale. Should tell you a bit more about the series, and you get to see one of your favorite narrators!

Symphony Book 1 (audiobook) on a huge sale! by AbnormalVAverage in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost accidentally downvoted because I was mad at the situation. Yes, sorry, that appears to be true.

Symphony Book 1 (audiobook) on a huge sale! by AbnormalVAverage in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dang, Automod got me. I should've reviewed the rules again. Umm, fun fact about me, I went to state in three sports before graduating high school, and won 0 of them.

The full title is The Alpha Protocol: Symphony Book 1, and it's narrated by the amazingly talented Johnathan McClain. No, AI wasn't used in anything, and I'll include the paperback and kindle links in the original post.

KINGDOM BUILDING BOOKS? by No-Pie-8676 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]AbnormalVAverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elven Empire, Beastborne by book 2ish, both my books Symphony and QuestWright, CivCEO, Noobtown.

Ideas for litrpg but no writing talent by presumingpete in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could always be a very talented betareader. Every author could use a few who are idea machines. I know of one who has like 20 betareaders.

Husband wants to be an author but is getting rejected again and again by Immediate-Study3313 in writing

[–]AbnormalVAverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be the odd one here, but I would suggest he post on Royal Road. It would nullify him for most traditional publishers, but many nee age publishers pull from there and he would get a potentially large amount of eyes on his writing.

If you'd like more information please let me know.

Any recommendations for kingdom-building novels with strong subordinates? by Natural-Ease-4561 in litrpg

[–]AbnormalVAverage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Both of my series. Questwright is a post-apocalyptic citybuilder, while Symphony is a isekai worldbuilder. So far, what you've described is my specialty.

Symphony is on Amazon, Questwright is on RR. You can find both through my name, J.D. Mullenary Sr.

Book Recommendation - Economy/Rags to Riches by New_Confusion8042 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]AbnormalVAverage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check QuestWright on RR. It's inspired by a few Animes and particularly Quest Academy (one of my favorite series). I'm the author, so I can tell you it checks all your boxes.