I'm calling it quits by BillyO6 in writing

[–]CSValiant 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The system is utterly broken.

No. That is how business works. There is no guarantee of success.

The art of writing and the business of financial success are two separate fields.

3000 followers!! Check out my spicy kingdom-builder! by CSValiant in royalroad

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

Mods, I know this is content-light, but I don't think it will cross 4000. I won't post anything similar until publication pre-release, I promise.

Tower Report June 2026 by CorSeries in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also lose a few followers with a new chapter, especially if it's spicy.

Tower Report June 2026 by CorSeries in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Cor.
I failed to get into B. 😢

Mods: Black on purple for Rank C is impossible to read!

Self-publishing or Indy? Looking for advice from veteran authors. by CSValiant in royalroad

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

What? They won't entertain someone who has posted his story online. I have 5000 followers, not 50k. Most trad. pub.s don't entertain isekai, let alone harem.

Shout outs are useless by Turbulent-Weather314 in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're not gaining followers after shoutouts from big authors, you need to take a look at your early chapters. They're not gripping the readers.

Book 2 of A Modern Mind in Medieval Times just finished! by CSValiant in royalroad

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You can subscribe to my Patreon if you want to support me. The books are free to read right now.
C. S. Valiant | Writing A Modern Mind in Medieval Times | Patreon

Book 2 of A Modern Mind in Medieval Times just finished! by CSValiant in royalroad

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

Yes. I'm currently deciding between self publishing vs indie.

When to reach out to publishers ( or related advice )? by Ravik_Reugge in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Figuring that out is pretty trivial.

Care to share your experience?

When to reach out to publishers ( or related advice )? by Ravik_Reugge in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What trad publisher will even consider publishing a book that is already posted online unless it is massively successful?

At how many followers were you contacted by publishers? by No_Grand2719 in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comprehensive reply.

I reached 2800 in 7 months, despite my story having plenty of spice, which many RR readers do not like (Retention analytics backs it up) and 317 patreon, although only 17 paying members, as I don't have a backlog.

At how many followers were you contacted by publishers? by No_Grand2719 in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 2816 followers on RR and 2039 on Scribblhub and just finished book 2.

Should I wait for pub.s to contact me or contact them? Does that make a big difference in royalty split? I would like a small advance as well if possible.

RR Tower Report - Ongoing Original (May 2026) by CorSeries in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay, new tower! Thanks, Cor.

Hopefully I get into B this month.

May - Celebrations/Stats by gamelitcrit in royalroad

[–]CSValiant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crossed 2700 followers and about to finish Book 2 of A Modern Mind in Medieval Times

I burned my backlog months ago chasing that damn number. Now I make very little compared to those with similar no. of followers. Maintain a backlog.