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I think about a page and a half is just right. I know I look at the scroll bar at the side of the screen, and if it's really small (meaning more text) I think "Oh, brother." If it's good enough, I'll read it anyway - and on this site, it often is.
I know I don't necessarily stick to this principle with my own novel installments...maybe that's a sign my plot is progressing too slowly to hold the readers' interest. Bears thinking about...
I don't know if this is possible, but it might help to make the text a little bigger. That way, the reader doesn't have to squint at tiny text for several pages' worth.
I hope this is helpful...
Happy writing! ;)
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There's a few things that I'd like to happen when typing up/copying stories to this site. Larger font size is one but there's also the issue of no italics or '...' copying over and cuts down on the variety with which you can present your work.
JD
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All true...I second the motion! ;)
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If you look at Reiner's idea with his lake story its basically one short story cut into three parts and I think I found it much easier to read like this because initially I wasn't put off by length, the second part was really short and very exciting by which time I was drawn in enough to read the last part no matter how long it was going to be. Also it was easier to comment on different sections without forgetting the ideas by the time it comes to type your thoughts. Any help?
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Yes, thanks Poppy.
I already use the installment method as evidenced by Tamson Parts 1-7 but I always wonder how long those should be. After the first few I guess you're right - if you like those enough then you'll read the others regardless, just like any novel.
Thanks.
JD
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Speaking of installments, I have a novel consisting of 16 Chapters and it runs about 74,000 words. What would be the best way to post it and have success at getting people to read the story and comment?
Oh, I should mention that I'm new to the site and not sure how it works.
Mister Chickabee
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I think the best advice is covered above. Submit your first section of roughly 1000-2000 words and see how the reaction is. Try and make sure that each installment moves the story forward and bear in mind that it's the first installment and your title that will make people initially read it and then read subsequent installments.
It's really the same rules that apply to any book. People will judge it on title and however far they're willing to read to get a feel first and foremost.
Happy writing and looking forward to having a read.
JD
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