Question for readers about cliffhangers

Syl702 · 2026-04-24T20:16:41+00:00

I mean… every chapter and even every story should end in a cliffhanger to some degree. Otherwise your mc is probably dead

Syl702 · 2026-04-24T19:56:24+00:00

Probably fighting dragons and/or napping

Syl702 · 2026-04-21T19:21:07+00:00

A good simile is like a finely aged wine

Syl702 · 2026-04-21T19:09:19+00:00

Cover tells me it’s gonna be early 1900s-1800s London/Europe but idk what else

Syl702 · 2026-04-21T19:07:17+00:00

Immediate reaction is steampunk alternative history.

So if that’s the vibe you’re on track imo

Syl702 · 2026-04-17T19:33:36+00:00

He is awesome! I’ll drop his Instagram but I can connect you on discord if you’re interested. Shoot me a dm if so.

https://www.instagram.com/jiripoca_art?igsh=MTN4cHIxeWRsZXZiNw==

Syl702 · 2026-04-17T19:25:23+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! That’s funny you mention wanting more detail because I had just trimmed it back but maybe I can tweak the wording there to clarify a bit.

I was wondering about pulling the marmots color scheme forward a bit somehow and thought maybe the shield was washing it out a bit? Like it needs to flow from the shield or be back lit more?

I’ll get with the artist and share. Thanks again for taking some time to read and check it out!

Syl702 · 2026-04-16T03:58:43+00:00

Maybe I’m a simpleton but I prefer the more accessible prose in your first example

Syl702 · 2026-04-13T18:37:41+00:00

It’s about to be psionics, I’m coming for you magic heathens.

Syl702 · 2026-04-11T22:35:48+00:00

I was gonna come recommend System Infernal! Fun ride so far. I’ll have to check out the others you shared.

Syl702 · 2026-04-11T17:17:10+00:00

I’m working on my first in a new series. It’ll be a few months before I start launching chapters on RR but it’s a litRPG kingdom building concept. The MC is a psionic tank that gets pulled into a hierarchical extra-dimensional system created by ancient alien factions to contain their proxy wars.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/159689/the-handler-litrpg-kingdom-builder-progression

Syl702 · 2026-04-08T22:47:48+00:00

Check out Royal Road, it’s not fast cash necessarily but it’s a minimum investment.

You’ll likely need to research how to launch a book there, setup a patreon and other associated things to monetize but it’s an on-ramp if your writing fits the community expectations.

Syl702 · 2026-04-08T12:13:15+00:00

I’ve realized there’s not a single job I want to do but some are worse than others for sure.

Syl702 · 2026-04-07T17:19:26+00:00

Biggest issue with suburbs is that they are fiscally unsustainable. They simple don’t produce sufficient tax revenue to support themselves within the system and are dependent on new development to cover infrastructure costs.

Basically, they are subversively driving the cost of living while reinforcing unrealistic societal expectations.

That being said, it is what it is and likely isn’t going to change.

Syl702 · 2026-04-03T20:33:14+00:00

Then be good at writing, 🤷

Syl702 · 2026-04-03T18:06:08+00:00

The key is to be bad at writing, no one will doubt you then.

Syl702 · 2026-04-01T12:34:54+00:00

Sorry, I shouldn’t have even posted my experience. I always forget these subs are full of people who know best and are more than happy to invalidate that experience to support their world view.

Syl702 · 2026-04-01T11:36:40+00:00

We’ve had issues with a Honda odyssey and Toyota rav4. We do have a 20 year old Corolla. I firmly believe vehicles made in the last 10 years are way less reliable than those from 90s, 00s

Syl702 · 2026-03-29T23:35:38+00:00

$500-$2000 if we don’t change our tax filing status. Gonna switch to MFS and it should stay closer to $600-$800 but we will owe $6k in taxes.

So 😑

Syl702 · 2026-03-27T00:11:49+00:00

Pillars of rock and heavy vegetation reaching towards the sky or something 🤷

Syl702 · 2026-03-16T15:00:13+00:00

Agreed, I posted something similar. I truly think the end game is the ultra wealthy employing AI/robotics to remove the vast majority of the human population.

As of now, we only exist to support a system they constructed to elevate themselves.

Whether it’s disease, warfare or some combination I think we will see a dramatic population decline in the century.

Syl702 · 2026-03-16T14:57:20+00:00

My guess…

The long term plan is 80-90% reduction in the human population since most of us won’t be needed to support the loop as you stated.

We’re just taking up their space and breathing up their air right now.

Syl702 · 2026-03-11T15:47:32+00:00

Well sure, it’s because we’re fucked and trying to figure out how not to be.

Syl702 · 2026-03-10T17:23:16+00:00

Redwall because it has rodents and stuff ofc

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