So Iām relatively new to episode and have just created my first story, Trapped.
It currently has 6 live episodes, but literally only 25 reads which is so demotivating lmao.
Obviously you canāt just get thousands of views overnight, but I was wondering how all of you collected your reads and maybe you could give me some tips on gathering more viewers? Or even just give me like an idea of how long (realistically) it takes to even get to at least around 100 reads lol. But seriously, itās crazy how fast some people get reads, yet others wait months for like 70 reads!
Anyway, hereās my story link if ur interested anyway lol:
Thereās accounts on Instagram who do story reviews and promotion, all I could suggest is request a review/ promotion from as many people as possible, to get your story out there and seen. Good luck anyway
Hey, I feel you. My story has been out for a year and stayed around 200 reads until really recently. Now I have 566 reads, most of which I got in the last few days. My NUMBER ONE tip to you is to follow a TON of people on your Episode profile. I follow tons of people every day which is how Iāve gotten reads. Also, make sure you update your story frequently, like once a week or every two weeks. My mistake was that one time I went four months without updating.
Good luck on your story! I might go read it now as well.
Instagram is extremely useful for promoting your story. Iād suggest getting an account if you donāt already have one and posting about your stories often. Just a few screenshots of an episode can help generate enthusiasm from your followers.
As for the group accounts that will review and shout out stories as long as you send a request (when requests are open), here are a few: @episodepackage @epy.teaparty @episode_pinkreviews @epy_universe @episode_takeout @epy.care @episode.advocates
Most have some sort of Google form to fill out for requests, and some have guidelines to read before requesting, so make sure you check beforehand. You may have to wait for review/shoutout requests to open, because theyāre in high demand, so keep a lookout.
I actually just followed that account! Iāve been submitting loads of forms already so forgive me if I have posted 2 by accident (because sometimes I donāt remember which accounts Iāve already sent forms to) but yeah Iāve sent a form and itād mean so much to me if u could do a review! Thanks !
Thatās okay! That happens a lot, actually Iāll check for your request, as soon as I finish the one Iām reviewing now! Also, Iād suggest you doing read for reads. When I take requests, I always do a shout out on my story/or a post on Instagram, and ask them politely to do the same. This is always a good strategy!
Thanks if u do end up reading my story. Iād be glad to check out urs too it looks great! Also, Iāve just followed a shit ton of ppl on episode (478 to be exact ) and already gained 7 more followers, but no more reads