Anyone willing to do story reviews?

I’ve recently released my new story and I’m really looking to hear about what you guys think of it, it really helps me learn how to improve and help my story reach its full potentials :heart:
You can DM me the review or comment it down below, if you have a story I can shout it out and give it a read too!

This is my story :smiley:


Title: Top Designer
Description: As an aspiring fashion designer, your dream to win a fashion competition show is held at risk when you receive a text message that would change your life forever. [LL/CC/LGBT/M&F]
Genre: Drama / Mystery
Episodes: 4 (Continued)
Minigames | Point system | Male & Female | Choices matter | Money mechanic

Story link

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im about to read it now! i’ll pm you my thoughts when done

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I have a R4R thread with feedback - feel free to check it out!

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Hey! I’m pretty sure we already follow each other on Instagram. I’m part of three different insta commissions where I do story reviews.
The commissions are:
@dragons_bbys
@epi.equality
@the_fallen_angel_shop

If you’d like you can follow one of these accounts on Instagram and make a request. I think some of them will require you to fill out a form, but I’d DM the account you want and they’ll be sure to tell you. If you’re interested, you can give them a follow and ask for me! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

Hey dear, I’ve read your first two chapters and I must say that I loved it :heart_eyes:
The directing was almost flawless (I’ve just noticed a few imperfections, but nothing that is very noticeable)
I loved even the competition theme since I love those kinds of shows :joy:
And the minigames! Loved the creativity and uniqueness, it truly draws the attention of the reader!

Overall an amazing job :heart_eyes:

The only things I could maybe say something about are:

PACE, ok it’s not something that it really bothered me but I noticed that the initial part is a bit rushed and even some competition moments.

These are just some suggestions that could maybe help you to improve your already amazing story:

I’d take more time to introduce the main character more properly, maybe she/he sees the announcement of the program and decides to take part in it (then later in the story you can show memories or flashbacks)

I feel like there should be more partecipants, I know (I completely feel ya) the directing and branching is hard but I think that more competitors will make the game more intriguing and captivating.
Will you cheer just for the main character? Or maybe another person captivate you for their personality and efforts?

The logo with the wooden background is cool but I think that it doesn’t completely fit the modern building and studio, plus I’d add some details that could make me understand immediately what the contest is about (like needle and thread, or maybe letters with different textures,…)

The pace of the competition, I think you should slow down the pace, let the reader feel the adrenaline of the competition, will they end up with no time left? Is there really time to just chill around?
Show them running in order to finish on time, and it’s impossible just to finish a work alone: a team project drains away your energies since it will be a more intensive challenge! Play the readers with cliffhangers showings some sneak peeks of the end of the competition like in the real TV programs ( you see someone shouting, the judges get mad, someone who hurt themselves,… Blah blah blah and then bam the host says "what’s gonna happen? Let’s find out in the next episode! Hold your breath: no one is safe, not even you) > dumb example

I think this will give you the upper hand in all the story, just the author knows, will the MC have done enough? Will they risk elimination?

Plus, slow down even the revelation of the loser who’s going back home, the pressure to know who’s gonna be the eliminated.
And no talking back with the judges (they’re experts after all :see_no_evil:)

However these are all some ideas that may or may not help you out, your story is already amazing :hugs:
I hope I’ll be helpful to you :wink:
It was a pleasure reading your story, and I’ll keep reading for sure :hugs:

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Omg thank you so much!! You gave me lots of ideas and things to consider :blob_hearts:

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Don’t worry and don’t hesitate to contact me if you need some support and opinions :hugs:

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