๐Ÿ’ Tips and Tricks to Get More Reads on Your Story ๐Ÿ’ [Links Included]

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GUIDE
โ˜† -recommenced
โ–ณ -optional โ€“โ€“ not necessary

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Using these tips and tricks and/or links will NOT ensure that you get millions of reads on your story (it might you never know!) but it will help you advance, you dont have to follow these to be successful!!!

PICTURES USED WERE CLIP ART OR ART THAT I GOT PERMISSION TO SHARE FROM THE AUTHOR

โ˜† -Use proper grammar and spelling. This is absolutely CRUCIAL to making a good story. If your reader doesnโ€™t understand what your saying they wonโ€™t get anything.

โ˜†try to avoid abbreviations such as: wtf, tbh, alr, lmk. (unless its in a text scene with a phone background, it looks unprofessional.)

If you are concerned about your writing and need a review I suggest going into a proofreading thread.

โ–ณ-Make a good cover. This is also a very important part in getting reads. This could be the make or break to a reader clicking on your story or not.

For example, you will most likely not get many reads if you use a cover such as:

But you will most likely get more reads if you use a cover such as:


DO NOT STEAL THIS PHOTO. THANK YOU!

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Please do not give up if your cover isnโ€™t what you imagined.
I know a lot of stories that blew up without a professional cover
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OBVIOUSLY not everyone has such talent to create such good artwork/edits, so I suggest getting someone from Episode Forums to do it for you ***(commissionsโ€“โ€“ edits or drawn)***or using โ€œGimpโ€ (ill leave a link below to show how one episode user used it to create a cover)
Its very easy to use for noobs like me :crazy_face:

click the link for some art shops if your interested :,)
free:

payed (mostly on instagram):

โ–ณ-Plan your story. This is another crucial part (this is optional but you will have more depth in your story if you plan) to creating a story. I suggest you get a journal and pen and start writing about every character in your story, this includes their past, love interest in the story, enemies etcโ€ฆ I would also suggest planning what happens in the story and how it will end :relaxed:

(ill leave a link to how you can do that in more detail)

โ–ณ -Use CC templates and Name Changing Templates. This is totally optional but using these templates will give your reader a feeling of being involved and more connected with the story. (ill leave some links below if your interested in using these templates.)

โ˜†-Give your reader choices. Choices are very important. If you create a story that has no option for the reader to decided something theyโ€™ll most likely feel less involved and you may get hate mail. I would ALSO suggest using little choices so they get more attentive such as: Timed choices, or just a simple closet game.

โ–ณ -Come up with a unique story. Obviously if you want to go for the cliche Badboy, Nerd love story, go for it! You do you :heart: I suggest getting inspiration from books, movies or even episode stories! DO NOT STEAL ANYONES IDEA OR STORY LINE. USE STRICTLY AS INSPIRATION PLEASE.

โ˜†-Include Diversity. To include diversity into your story I suggest using templates that allow the reader to choose what gender they are or gender theyโ€™re into (again, ill leave a link below if your intrested.) Include characters of all nationalities and sexuality (lesbian, gay, straight, black, hispanic/latino, asian, etcโ€ฆ)

(ill leave a link below to plus size body option, choosing your gender, and what gender theyโ€™re into.)

@Amphia

โ–ณ -Use sound effects. This is COMPLETELY up to you, although some people may not like it whilst some do you should consider adding it, it really makes the story become more professional and realistic. (If you are worried about getting hate mail for using sound I will put a template below that allows the reader too chose whether or not they want their story to have sound) :musical_note: @Amphia

โ–ณ -Promote your story by hosting competitions. I would suggest not only joining R4R, (Read for Read) but also host competitions such as a competition for whoever draws your cover the best or an art scene. This will gain more attention to your story! @Amphia

โ–ณ -Know what your doing I know A LOT of people (including myself in the past) who have an amazing idea for a story but once they start writing, they realize how complex the coding is, ad trust me, once you know what your doing its as easy as tic tac toe. :relaxed: @Amphia

ill leave a few links if your confused on how the coding mechanism works here on Episode

โ–ณ -Use the point system. This is completely optional and its just a little perk some people like. Im adding in this thread because i think it makes your story look like it was well planned and professional. (AGAIN, ill leave a link to how you can do this.)

โ–ณ -Use Instagram. This is optional but its a great way to get self-promotion I defentily recomend using it :))

:heart:-DONโ€™T GET DISCOURAGED! Remember, only because your new to Episode (or not), doesnโ€™t mean your story wonโ€™t gain reads, so keep doing what your doing! You never know what might happen :wink: And remember, donโ€™t let the number of reads get to you~ you SLAY sis :hot_face: :heartpulse: xx

I hoped this helped some of you! Tag a friend you think would need this!
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https://www.dara-amarie.com/templates (all templates of Dara amarie)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/limelight-female-customization (CC FEMALE LL)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/limelight-male-customization (CC MALE LL)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/typed-in-choices (TYPED IN CHOICES -NAME-)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/ink-female-customization (CC FEMALE INK)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/ink-male-customization (CC MALE INK)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0PrI96nFc&t=145s (HOW TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL FREE COVERS {edits only!})
https://www.dara-amarie.com/choose-your-gender (CHOOSE YOUR GENDER)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/choose-dating-preference (CHOOSE YOUR DATING PREFERENCE)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/plus-size-body-type-choic (PLUS SIZE CHOICE)
https://www.dara-amarie.com/timed-choices (TIMED CHOICES)
Giving the option to play story with/without sound (SOUND ON/OFF CHOICE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntu6gnfQxHY (POINT SYSTEM)
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LINKS IF YOU WANT TO LEARN THE BASICS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k21ocq1vCu8 (HOW TO PLAN YOUR STORY!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WgT7f_s3c4 (BASICS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24da5PJOZkc (MAKING AND/OR CHANGING OUTFITS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6HrbzSt75w (ENTERING AND EXITING)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbh0qhnpnHs (THOUGHT & NARRATION BUBBLES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXR-_72RJpQ (PLACING CHARACTERS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5U7jAUpGFk (SIMPLE CHOICES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ev-Ax-R8lo (ADVANCED CHOICES :wink:)

:star: Have fun and make sure to tag someone who would need this thread! :star:

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I like to note, you properly wonโ€™t get a cover like this for free. or even cheap

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I just edited saying you probably wonโ€™t get ones as good as those :slight_smile:

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Please donโ€™t hesitate to ask me questions :,)

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DISCLAIMER: PLEASE DO NOT LET THESE AFFECT YOUR STORIES. IF YOU ARE MISSING SOME OF THESE DONT WORRY! :heart:

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Can you please include this link too? Someone made this thread and itโ€™s really very helpful :blush:

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yes ofc!

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Just added :,)

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Thank you :smiley:

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Np!

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This is some good advice! Thanks!

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np! Glad I could help!

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:star:Have fun and make sure to tag someone who would need this thread!:star:

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Please reply to this comment to any other advice you would like to add in :slight_smile:

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Just keep promoting your story appropriately and politely (without being shoving down your story in everyoneโ€™s throats :joy:) on Episode Forums and Instagram especially! I know people already do that. Itโ€™s probably not much help. :sweat_smile:

Create a character contest or cover contest or art scene contest for your story. That attracts attention to your story.

Use music. (While some people donโ€™t like it, I think itโ€™s best to just add a little music here and there, because some people like it. The readers who donโ€™t like music can just turn off their volume.)

If including a love interest, consider adding an option for a male or female LIโ€“or have one female LI and one male LI. Readers love to see diversity, and not everyone wants a male LI. But of course, itโ€™s your story, so do what you think is best!

Consider letting your reader choose their gender. Lots of readers want more male LIs. The coding can be a lot, so ultimately, itโ€™s completely up to you!

Most importantly, donโ€™t get discouraged! Reads take a looooong time to accumulate. Try not to focus on numbers too much. Do what you like and just keep writing and improving! Your first story will never be as good as your second.

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thank you! ill put it in my own words and ill give credit <3

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done tysm!

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I joined them in if u dont mind :woozy_face:

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Itโ€™s fine! Iโ€™m glad to help.

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somewhere on the forums there is a link to commissioned artists on instagram. even though you have to pay for art, it also helps to promote your story, so thatโ€™s something to keep in mind, too, for anyone looking for covers. I think the thread is by @Madhu (sorry if i just tagged the wrong person)

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