I’ve read a few. @LadyBirdEpisode’s the Triangle is my favorite thus far.
Absolutely.
I haven’t published anything, but I’m strongly considering it for one of my WIPs.
You get to focus on a more traditional form of writing. Limited directing gives you more time to focus on narration and dialogue.
Depends on your preference. But it’s easier to read especially if you’re not waiting for background scenes or animations to stop to get started on the dialogue.
Thank you so much for reading The Triangle!
Of course
Yes to both.
I’m in the process of writing one and will absolutely do it again, although my methods are admittedly a bit unorthodox.
Creative freedom is a huge benefit here. What might restrict you in Cinematic (whether it be lack of animations, scenes being too long and complex or just impossible to direct, etc.) is no longer an issue in Spotlight. And if you’re writing in genres like fantasy or sci-fi, that can mean all the difference.
Narration is part of Spotlight naturally, which can make certain visual details less awkward - whereas in Cinematic you might have no narration and suddenly read two characters being described as doing something they’re not actually doing (author lacked the animation).
The element of spot directing characters is removed entirely, which means less time fussing over code. And if you’re a perfectionist like me, that can save a lot of headache. Depending on what you’re doing, it can also give you more room to code in things that might have been eaten up by directing and overlay commands. If you prefer writing over directing, that’s a time-saver.
Similar to the benefits for writers in a way, but I think this really depends on your tastes. For me, even though complex Cinematic directing is cool to see, I like the unique visual qualities of Spotlight and think it has more potential than it’s given credit for.
Have you ever read a spotlight story?
Sadly, no. I rarely see any Spotlight stories in the app 
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Would you ever read a spotlight story?
Definitely! I think when used well, it definitely makes me more drawn to the story! I’ve actually read a story called I:Robin (written by @DanDuck) that uses the Spotlight format, and it’s pretty amazing so far!
Have you or would you ever write a spotlight story?
My first story, Root Of Tomorrow, is written in the Spotlight format! I don’t have a lot of reads though, but I’m still going to cross my fingers and hope for the best!
What are the benefits of spotlight for writers?
It is definitely beneficial for writers who want to write a story but they don’t have much time on their hands to learn the coding of Cinematic, like me! I’m still in high school, so I really don’t have much time to write since I have to focus on school. Writers who use the Spotlight format show that they can code and write at the same time.
What are the benefits of spotlight for readers?
The reader can use their imagination to see how the descriptive scenes that the narrator talks about would play out. The reader also wouldn’t have to get distracted by unnecessary background characters like @amberose said.
Has a Spotlight story ever been featured?
I’ve heard that there was a contest where writers had to use the Spotlight format, so those who won got their story featured.
In conclusion, I feel that Spotlight deserves more love and appreciation. I know that majority of the readers on Episode don’t really like Spotlight, but there are some (like me) who love both Cinematic and Spotlight. I was really discouraged for a while after finding out that the majority of readers don’t like Spotlight (and my story is written in Spotlight), but after a few words of reassurance from @JemU776, my confidence shot back up! To me, it shouldn’t matter what format the story uses. I know that there are some readers out there who don’t even read a story because it uses the Spotlight format, and that’s honestly really sad. As long as the plot is good and flows well, it’s an A+ for me 
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(Sorry for the long paragraph btw, I felt the need to express myself on this one 
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Have you ever read a spotlight story?
Yes. But I got bored midway.
Would you ever read a spotlight story?
Never again.
Have you or would you ever write a spotlight story?
Never in a million years. I would start yawning at my own writing.
What are the benefits of spotlight for writers?
Easier directing I guess.
What are the benefits of spotlight for readers?
None. You get bored.
Oh true. I never cared to give my characters shoes in spotlight.
Aw I thinks spotlights stories are really cool. One of the first stories I read on spotlight was one of my favourites. #spotlightdeservesrights
Have you ever read a spotlight story?
A few times: one contest winner, and the legendary Telvoikai.
Would you ever read a spotlight story?
I wouldn’t read one again; I have motion sickness issues, and the quick back-and-forth of the bubbles lurching onto the screen made my stomach turn. 
It was a little easier with Telvoikai, because it was mostly narration, and the characters spoke long paragraphs rather than quick back-and-forth.
Have you or would you ever write a spotlight story?
Nope, because I couldn’t spend much time proofreading lol, and I always proofread extensively. That said, I have plans to include a few short scenes in Spotlight when characters are speaking telepathically or not in their physical bodies.
What are the benefits of spotlight for writers?
They don’t have to place characters, I guess. And in Telvoikai and that writer’s other stories drawing a blank as to their name, but you know that story title is unmistakable lol, they used Spotlight for scenes that would be nearly impossible to direct. It’s a great way to include scenes that can’t really be directed. Also, if I remember correctly, with all the mind-blowingly amazing video-game-like menus in Telvoikai, apparently the writer was running out of space in the chapters, and the use of Spotlight trimmed the amount of lines noticeably. Absolute legend.
What are the benefits of spotlight for readers?
I guess episodes would come out faster if the author doesn’t have to create absolutely outrageous overlays to satisfy their vision of the events lol.
Bump!
Have you ever read a spotlight story?
I tried but I couldn’t get through one chapter because the back and forth bubble transitions would make me dizzy. The thing is I read stories from Choices but it doesn’t make me dizzy …
Would you ever read a spotlight story?
I would if I didn’t get dizzy or motion sick from the back and forth bubble transitions.
Have you or would you ever write a spotlight story?
Yes! There’s a story that I’m thinking of doing entirely in spotlight or at least partially in spotlight. I’ve also written some scenes in spotlight in my story that’s been published.
What are the benefits of spotlight for writers?
It’s definitely easier to code since you don’t have to worry about zooms, overlays, and character spotting so it saves more time and forces writers to focus on narration and descriptive writing along with being able to add more complexity to a character due to not being limited to the provided animations in cinematic
What are the benefits of spotlight for readers?
You get more context and additional descriptions about characters or the setting or situation that you couldn’t get from cinematic. Also, it’s probably easier to load and run a spotlight story on your phone than a cinematic story.