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Alright since this seems to be a recurring question (because apparently I'm an authority?) I guess I'd better answer it here and avoid all the individual notes (don't let that stop you).
Anyways, first and foremost I might as well get this out in the open: DA sucks as a forum for writing.
Most of the people on here aren't here for writing, and since most of us don't have fancy covers for our stuff all people will see is a wall of text and that turns them off from going further.
I'd recommend either using WordPress which can be handily turned into an ongoing chapter-by-chapter project or one of the following sites: fanfiction.net fictionpress.com or archiveofourown.org.
If you know of any others by all means share but at the end of the day DA really isn't the best place for writers.
That being said, if you're like me and have a community here and don't really feel inclined to make the changeover then there are some simple things that you can do to encourage readers.
First and foremost, spread your stuff around. Put it in as many groups as you can think of for all manner of subjects. There are dozens of groups on DA which encourage submissions of all art forms including writing as well as several that are specifically geared towards writing.
Use these groups to your advantage and spread your work around, sooner or later people will read it.
Second, and I am terrible at this I admit, as much as you are able write a lot and consistently. People will come back to read your work but only if you have work to share with them. If you stop writing then they're going to stop reading. It's that simple.
Thirdly, and once again I am terrible at this (though getting better), talk up your stuff. No matter how crappy you might think it or how shy you may be about sharing it, share it with people and convince them that it's awesome. Even if they disagree and tell you it sucks, doesn't matter, what matters is that you get your foot in the door and that they read it. You'll never know if they like it or not if they don't read it.
Finally, don't let one review sink your battleship. People have their opinions and not all of them are going to sing your praises. Take it all with a grain of salt and look at it as positive criticism no matter how negative it may be. Take both your praises and your detractions and examine them for the truth of their words and see what you can craft to fix what needs to be fixed but ultimately remember that the opinion that matters most is yours.
You decide whether your projects live or die, not your readers.
And that about sums it up, at least as far as I'm concerned, if you have a question on something that I didn't mention here feel free to ask and I will provide whatever I can in response.
Now for the next act.
A friend of mine is on here and would like me to give a shout out so without further ado I give you Akashi-Len and his writing.
He's got a good style which he is still developing and some interesting original and fan fiction so if you're looking for a new read go take a look and see if he is to your liking.
In addition, he's also looking for anyone who is interested in letting him use their Code Geass OCs in much the same manner that I have made use of many of your Star Wars OCs. If you're interested in such, please message him to see if what he has in mind is to your liking.
Anyways, first and foremost I might as well get this out in the open: DA sucks as a forum for writing.
Most of the people on here aren't here for writing, and since most of us don't have fancy covers for our stuff all people will see is a wall of text and that turns them off from going further.
I'd recommend either using WordPress which can be handily turned into an ongoing chapter-by-chapter project or one of the following sites: fanfiction.net fictionpress.com or archiveofourown.org.
If you know of any others by all means share but at the end of the day DA really isn't the best place for writers.
That being said, if you're like me and have a community here and don't really feel inclined to make the changeover then there are some simple things that you can do to encourage readers.
First and foremost, spread your stuff around. Put it in as many groups as you can think of for all manner of subjects. There are dozens of groups on DA which encourage submissions of all art forms including writing as well as several that are specifically geared towards writing.
Use these groups to your advantage and spread your work around, sooner or later people will read it.
Second, and I am terrible at this I admit, as much as you are able write a lot and consistently. People will come back to read your work but only if you have work to share with them. If you stop writing then they're going to stop reading. It's that simple.
Thirdly, and once again I am terrible at this (though getting better), talk up your stuff. No matter how crappy you might think it or how shy you may be about sharing it, share it with people and convince them that it's awesome. Even if they disagree and tell you it sucks, doesn't matter, what matters is that you get your foot in the door and that they read it. You'll never know if they like it or not if they don't read it.
Finally, don't let one review sink your battleship. People have their opinions and not all of them are going to sing your praises. Take it all with a grain of salt and look at it as positive criticism no matter how negative it may be. Take both your praises and your detractions and examine them for the truth of their words and see what you can craft to fix what needs to be fixed but ultimately remember that the opinion that matters most is yours.
You decide whether your projects live or die, not your readers.
And that about sums it up, at least as far as I'm concerned, if you have a question on something that I didn't mention here feel free to ask and I will provide whatever I can in response.
Now for the next act.
A friend of mine is on here and would like me to give a shout out so without further ado I give you Akashi-Len and his writing.
He's got a good style which he is still developing and some interesting original and fan fiction so if you're looking for a new read go take a look and see if he is to your liking.
In addition, he's also looking for anyone who is interested in letting him use their Code Geass OCs in much the same manner that I have made use of many of your Star Wars OCs. If you're interested in such, please message him to see if what he has in mind is to your liking.
Hades Wing to Empire at War
So I cannot believe this is happening, but one of my fanfiction projects is actually being added into an Empire at War mod. I was contacted by a modder who read my very first Star Wars fanfiction, Hades Wing, and they informed me that they've been working on recreating my cast of ships and characters from Hades Wing in Empire at War. So far they've got Hades Wing's custom TIE bomber design, the TIE/db which they are finishing the modeling of for in game implementation. They wanted to get my permission to included the rest of Hades Wing as minor heroes, with the various squadrons of the wing becoming minor hero units in the game as well as a hero cruiser to represent their command ship. Honestly this is incredible. Out of all my Star Wars stories, this oldest of them, with all its clunky flaws and writing faux pas, is apparently the one to inspire a modder to recreate its cast in one of the most beloved Star Wars games ever. I'm genuinely shocked and honored, and I've asked that
Kaira: Updating a Story
So years ago I wrote something rather silly. In this we see Kahan face off against a newly incumbent Darth Vader some three years after the Clone Wars have ended and it is here that Kahan realizes who Vader is, and subsequently defeats him. At the time I wrote this, it was very much playing off the idea used in one of the older comics where Vader falls victim to Yoda's mind games and my just having fun with Kahan trouncing Anakin. However in all honesty this story needs to be redone, as the idea doesn't make sense for the way I want Kahan and Aira-ty's story to go. Vader can't have a grudge against a powerful Jedi who made a fool out of him and got away with it. So I'll be revisiting this story and I hope everyone will enjoy the results.
Happy Shipping Noises
So I found something fun over the Christmas holiday, that being @SMMarenco and their little project featuring Kanan and Hera being steamy! Seriously, look at this and tell me it isn't just great fun! These two deserved more time to be an awesome couple. I wanted to wait until the entire series was posted before sharing it with everyone. Seriously, if I was still working with Ka and Kesarah, I would take some inspiration from this! A real treat to have for the holiday season.
Commission Scam
So I've been getting messages from relatively new accounts, all under a year old, with very limited galleries, asking me to commission them for comics of some of my writing. While the idea of an artist taking an interest in my work and wanting to create something off of it is amazing, if you are indeed legitimately reaching out to create a work off of my writing, understand that I do not have the money to commission you to do so. We can work out a trade if that's something you're interested in, and if you decide you just want to create a comic, by all means. Just credit the story as the origin of your work. However I am assuming that most of these messages, if not all, are simply scams. Be aware everyone that this is the current scam going around. People asking you to pay them for a commission you didn't request. If you're indeed legitimate, I expect a couple things to see from you in your message and account. A sizable body of work that demonstrates the quality of work I should
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Mmm very wondrous and insightful.