《How to Write Stories People Will Love》Question 15: When to start posting a story
Advertisement
asks: Should I finish my entire book first, or is working in bits and pieces okay? (In regards to uploading to Wattpad?)
There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods.
PROS:
1. You can change the story as needed anytime you like, and it won't disrupt any readers.
2. You can polish your work better before making it public, thus making a better first impression.
3. You can adhere to a reliable posting schedule because it's already finished. No stress.
CONS:
1. You won't have anything to post for a long time while you write.
2. No motivating comments from readers as you progress.
PROS:
1. Readers can offer input as your story progresses.
2. Reader comments can be motivating.
3. You'll have things to post sooner rather than later.
CONS:
1. It's MUCH harder to stick to a solid posting schedule, because the thing just isn't finished, and sometimes you won't feel like writing, or won't have time.
2. The work will be a first draft, which is always shoddier than later drafts. Good writing attracts readers. Poor writing repels them.
3. A story often morphs as it goes along, and sometimes you'll have to go back and change elements in earlier chapters to accommodate. This will confuse readers if they are in the middle of your story.
My recommendation is to finish the story first, then start posting it once it's done. Many Wattpadders don't like this method because they are motivated by reader comments. However, in my opinion, hardcore writers are motivated from within. They feel the story brewing inside them, and they feel compelled to write it whether they have an audience or not. If you have it in you to finish the story first, then that's what I suggest you do.
Advertisement
- In Serial8 Chapters
The Bladed Priest: Curses and Sins
In a land plagued by traitorous politics and bereft of competent lords and kings, the dead rise. Navigating the earthly and otherworldly threats of this ancient land, a wayfaring rogue finds himself engaging the uglier sides of humanity. This is the first chapter of hopefully a longer narrative--maybe an anthology of stories. Tell me what you think!
8 125 - In Serial14 Chapters
Single Moms New World
In a world full of starving people, pregnant Hannah is living a good life raising her 4 year old son. With Hannah's gardening hobby and her husbands grain allotment from his plush government security job their family is shielded from the bitterness of the outside world. All of that comes crashing down when Hannah finds out that her husband started giving the family rations to the woman he's been planning on leaving her for. Hannah's world goes black and she finds herself fearfully alone in a welcoming flourishing wilderness.
8 91 - In Serial13 Chapters
DarkLight
Leila Drake is a patrolwoman for the Berou of Psionic Investigation. When a couple of agents from the FBI come to ask her to go undercover using her unique skills, she agrees to the mission and sets events into motion that she has no control over. Raina O'Hara is a rookie FBI agent who was paired with Leila. What seemed to her to be a simple undercover operation, will soon destroy her worldview with revelations the likes of which she never imagined. Authors note: This is my first fiction, constructive criticism is desired on everything from grammar to style and characterization.PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
8 147 - In Serial48 Chapters
SPOILS OF WAR | VIKINGS
In which Ragnar Lothbrok raids England for the first time and in the process, he not only spares a monk named Athelstan, but a slave girl he ends up naming Tova. However, he soon learns that things involving the girl are not what they seem and she is connected to the world of Vikings in a way he never expected. VIKINGS SEASON ONE ONWARDS
8 98 - In Serial34 Chapters
That Special Brunette || Aro x Bella||
"Jane opened the huge door with her hands, entering the room. Everyone followed behind her. Bella examined the circular room. The pillars with carving on them, the windows, the raised podium and the three men sitting on them. Bella's gaze was concentrated on the man in the middle. The raven king of the Volturi. The mind reader of Volturi. Aro. Aro looked at Bella with pure interest. His red eyes looking her up and down. A slight amusement dancing in his eyes. Aro turned to look at Marcus, wanting a confirmation. Marcus placed his pale hand on Aro's. Aro eyes lit up when he saw the bond between him and Bella. Aro stood up with a smile, his eyes turning into pitch black." -------------------- What if Edward wasn't Bella's mate? What if it was the leader of Volturi? How will everyone react? Will Bella accept the fate? Or despise it? Read to find out.
8 116 - In Serial32 Chapters
The time I was reincarnated as a slime (Male reader insert)
it's just a non gay reader insert I don't own any of these images in this story
8 239

