Tips on Making Your Story More Popular

Personally I think that the best known authors on Mibba probably write what they like. I don't think you should ever sacrifice what you want to write for reviews. Otherwise it comes off fake and the story probably isn't as good.

True but it's always good to try something different, right?

^ Not really, if your hearts not in it.

But trying something new is always a good thing, if makes you realize you either do or don't link it :cute:

^ Yeah, but we're talking about reviews/posting.

druscilla; smiles.:

Personally I think that the best known authors on Mibba probably write what they like. I don't think you should ever sacrifice what you want to write for reviews. Otherwise it comes off fake and the story probably isn't as good.

I agree so much with that. I write about what I'm passionate about, and if other people don't like it, I'm not terribly fussed.

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I got left a really long review by someone who'd found my story via the 'Best reviews you've every gotten' thread. Try posting comments there that really sell your story, and see if it attracts more readers.

Tom Fletcher.:

druscilla; smiles.:

Personally I think that the best known authors on Mibba probably write what they like. I don't think you should ever sacrifice what you want to write for reviews. Otherwise it comes off fake and the story probably isn't as good.

I agree so much with that. I write about what I'm passionate about, and if other people don't like it, I'm not terribly fussed.

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I got left a really long review by someone who'd found my story via the 'Best reviews you've every gotten' thread. Try posting comments there that really sell your story, and see if it attracts more readers.

We should make a link to all the threds that will help people out on here.

Thinking about it, if you have an eye catching background/banner it really does help - people start to wonder more about your story once they've seen it.

Tom Fletcher.:

I got left a really long review by someone who'd found my story via the 'Best reviews you've every gotten' thread. Try posting comments there that really sell your story, and see if it attracts more readers.

The same thing happened to me as well. Yesterday I got a really nice and helpful review from someone who found my one-shot through the 'Best/Worst/Stupidest Reviews You've Received'.

The Color Abi:

We should make a link to all the threds that will help people out on here.

The Story/Review Game.
You give a review [a review, not a comment] and you receive one. Somebody might see the review someone left you on there and be intrigued. Or, if the reviewer likes it, they make check out your other stories or tell some friends. Or rec it.

Rate the Story Game.
You rate the person above you. You post an excerpt from a story and the person below rates it. Make sure to include a link to your story when you post it. If they are intrigued, they might want to read the whole thing.

Pimping & Reccing thread.
Pimp your story here. Other people may read and quote your original pimping, which may make other users want to read it.

Story Finders.
Do not shamelessly whore your stories out if they don't meet the specifications. But if someone is looking for a Joncer about cancer and you happen to have a Joncer about cancer, reply with a link to your story.

Best/worst/stupidest reviews you've ever gotten.
Post really great reviews you've gotten for your stories here. Make sure to specify what story the review was for and include in a link, so that if people are interested they can click it and check it out.

List of oneshots/drabbles.
Post your oneshots and drabbles here, with a small description. Include pairing, rating, etc. Include a link.

List of finished stories.
Same as above, only with finished stories that have more than one part.

What is your new story?
Post your most recently posted or updated story here. Include a little information. Include a snippet. Include a link!

What story/update are you working on right now?
Tell us a little bit about your new story/update. Include a snippet. Include a link if it's an update. We might be interested. We might want to check it out.

Also, in general, I post in a lot of the "On Writing" threads. Backstory, tense, point of view, messages and morals, story titles, why I write, you in your stories, etc.
Post in those threads. Include unknown facts about a story, discuss why you used a certain tense in a story, discuss the moral in a story, tell us why you picked that title, etc. Make it interesting. And include a link.

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Did I miss anything?

I struggle to get my stories to be more popular, but then again, i havn't written many yet so theres still time but i'm definately going to use some of these tips thanks guys :)

druscilla; pure.:

Personally I think that the best known authors on Mibba probably write what they like. I don't think you should ever sacrifice what you want to write for reviews. Otherwise it comes off fake and the story probably isn't as good.

I can agree with that. I've never written something just to gain readers; I just write what I truly feel like writing, which is honestly one of the reasons why even my fanfics have so many original characters of my own design thrown in. I refuse to say that makes my writing any more "original" in general than what fanfic proclaims as its norm, but I think it gives my readers something a little different than is usual for it. For me it seems to work regardless, as I do pretty okay with getting readers and comments and the like, though it wouldn't matter to me even if that wasn't the case - another plus with writing for only yourself, I suppose.

Um, I think it's more or less because I actually try really hard with my stories. And they have plots.
My stories are never soap-opera drama types that have sixty chapters of just drama. My stories always have a beginning, a middle and an end.

And I just try to try to write well.
I think it all comes down to caring about your stuff, and trying hard. But I dunno. I'm definitely not the most popular person on mibba, but I feel really lucky that I can't complain about lack of readers.

I'm bold; I just post and hope someone likes it!

The Paigels.:

I'm bold; I just post and hope someone likes it!

I'm the same way. I know that people will it. It's only a matter of time until they find it and read the story.

I've found that actually bothering to leave comments on the stories you read can really attract visitors to your own stories. Authors tend to want to 'return the favor' and check out one of your stories. You also get introduced to other people who read/write in the same genre.The majority of my Mibba friends have been met through story comments.

What would be your number one ti for new users that want to get their story/stories out there?

kelliclndstn:

What would be your number one ti for new users that want to get their story/stories out there?

Whore whore whore whore whore.

Every time you say the name of your story, make sure the title is a link.

I have a journal of threads that will help you promote your story.

Get it out there. That's the most important thing.

dru wants to know.:

Whore whore whore whore whore.

Every time you say the name of your story, make sure the title is a link.

I have a journal of threads that will help you promote your story.

Get it out there. That's the most important thing.

thanks
for the tips

Venomous.:

I've found that actually bothering to leave comments on the stories you read can really attract visitors to your own stories. Authors tend to want to 'return the favor' and check out one of your stories. You also get introduced to other people who read/write in the same genre.The majority of my Mibba friends have been met through story comments.

I agree on this.
That's how I got most of my consistent reviewers.

I just whore it out like mad. Be it journals and the threads, haha x]