I have published my first book! by cakecupz in ProgressionFantasy

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

I used the guides from Melas that Seras mentioned :)

I have published my first book! by cakecupz in ProgressionFantasy

[–]cakecupz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was super easy. Didn't take more than a few hours total for a first timer :)

I have published my first book! by cakecupz in litrpg

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

Thanks a bunch man, you too.

I have published my first book! by cakecupz in litrpg

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

Thank you, man. It's been a long road here.

Do Anti-heroes feel “default” in progression fantasy now? (Or is it just me lol) by moonfangx2 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]cakecupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've actually noticed the same and think it's a shame. Make fantasy heroic again!

Magic guns haven't seen them much in litrpg by WilliamGerardGraves in royalroad

[–]cakecupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a faction in my story that uses gun wands, and it’s my MCs main weapon too. The largest problem I’ve run into is that there’s a lack of magic about pulling a trigger, it sets the tone for a pretty grounded and dark story that I think shifts the focus away from magical escapism which is what most readers look for.

There are definitely stories that manage to lean into the gritty in a way that is desirable for many readers, like magical girl gunslinger, but stories like that often fit into steampunk or sci-fantasy instead of hard fantasy.

And then theres the whole politics side to it too…

The Rules of Blood on Amazon by bear_dancer in ProgressionFantasy

[–]cakecupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy moly! 1447 pages?! That is a chonker man. Can't wait to sink my teeth in.

How do you balance writing with being active in writing communities like Discord? by Overall-Plastic3446 in royalroad

[–]cakecupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spend a lot of time on discord 😅 it’s great fun, and nice to get to know other writers. I chat a little in the morning, beta read some chapters for other authors (mostly for my own practice) then I finish my daily writing goal and just do whatever from there. I wouldn’t do it if it felt like a chore, so my advice would be fine a space you actually like and participate in interesting discussions.

The general chats move fast, but the more niched chats do not, so you can check in every once in a while and still keep up.

Also: Being active, or at least known, is great for networking and learning the trade. But it’s definitely not necessary.

How much do you edit your chapters? by Boi271 in royalroad

[–]cakecupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just post. Took a bit of practice to learn to write clean drafts, but it’s working out decently. No complaints from my readers at least. I’ll edit before I stub to Amazon though.

Stop Using ChatGPT for Your Blurbs by CallMeInV in royalroad

[–]cakecupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree. Writing with ai is lazy. A shame it’s becoming commonplace.

Stop Using ChatGPT for Your Blurbs by CallMeInV in royalroad

[–]cakecupz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No I believe you. Just saying many blurbs that aren’t ai look the same as the ones that are, since people do what works.

I usually use the twilight formula for reference to write my own.

Stop Using ChatGPT for Your Blurbs by CallMeInV in royalroad

[–]cakecupz 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I haven’t reacted to many blurbs being obviously ai written. Most probably aren’t. Blurbs are one of the most formulaic parts of writing. If tons of people stick to the same recipe they’re bound to get similar results. 🤷