How to Write a Successful Story on Fiction Press
The globalism of the Internet means more readers for more writers. Fiction Press offers aspiring Internet authors the opportunity to reach out to target audiences while receiving constructive reviews along the way. But just like blogging, building a following takes effort. You'll have to produce quality chapters while getting involved with your readers. By implementing the right formula, you can become the next prominent author on Fiction Press.
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Instructions
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Create a strong first chapter. Create a main character with a strong first impression. Focus on action-based scenes that get your reader excited. At the end of the chapter, wrap up with some suspense -- whether it's a lingering question or an imminent danger that only chapter 2 can reveal.
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Utilize beta readers. You can find a list of their profiles and contact information via the menu bar at the top of the FictionPress.com homepage. Read through the beta reader profiles and writing samples to make sure you're picking a quality proofreader. A proofreader will help strengthen your chapters and correct grammatical errors.
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Post an enticing summary. Think of which aspects of your story will be most interesting to your audience and summarize the most alluring points in three sentences or less. For example, if you're writing a romance, describe how the lovers meet and hint toward a heartbreaking conflict.
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Get involved in the Fiction Press community. Browse other fiction stories within the same genre and start leaving comments. Follow stories you genuinely like and don't be afraid to talk to other authors. Utilize the forums. By being active on the website, you make yourself known to readers and writers alike.
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Post chapters regularly. Don't wait three months to post something new. Aim for consistency and update as often as you can. The best way to do this is to make a schedule. If you create a routine where you post on the same day every week, readers will have something to look forward to.
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Finish what you started. Credibility is important. Finish your first story before you move on to a new one. If you prove to readers that you can distribute quality chapters from beginning to end, then they'll be more likely to follow you from one story to the next.
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Tips & Warnings
Be persistent. If you don't get reviews on your first chapter, keep writing. Don't get disheartened. Keep writing and keep reviewing other people's work.
As with anything you post online, there is the risk of plagiarism. If you are afraid of getting your story stolen, copyright it before you begin posting your story and leave a disclaimer above the first chapter.
References
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