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Before delving into the content, I would like to take a moment to reflect on my journey thus far.

two years ago, in March, I embarked on my writing journey without conducting any prior research or seeking assistance. As a novice writer, I was determined to write and publish my work. I chose to publish on webnovel, where I stumbled upon some exceptional Asian-style books with incredible writing styles. These books opened my eyes to a whole new way of portraying characters and describing scenes that I had never considered before. While I had previously immersed myself in extensive reading, mostly focusing on books from America, England, and Scotland, I soon realized that writing in a similar style posed a challenge for me, and I yearned to enhance my writing skills.

That’s when I discovered webnovel and was captivated by what I found. The level of detail in the stories was truly remarkable, with some books spanning over 500 to 2,000 chapters. Personally, I’m not particularly fond of such lengthy stories as they can take years to complete, but the daily updates kept readers engaged and eagerly awaiting the next installment. Comparing these Asian-style books to the Western ones I mentioned earlier, I developed a newfound appreciation for the Western style’s directness and its ability to leave readers pondering over certain aspects, such as what will happen next. On the other hand, Asian-style books, particularly those from China, the Philippines, and other East Asian countries, tend to be overly descriptive at times and may contain elements that seem childish or illogical, depending on the author. However, I must admit that some of these books feature strong female leads, which is quite refreshing and inspiring to read.

In contrast, Western books often depict women who endure hardships and eventually find their strength. However, it’s relatively rare to come across a significant percentage of strong female characters in these books, with only around 30% meeting this criterion.

The descriptions provided by the eastern/Asian genre often fall short of the eloquence I desire, which can be quite frustrating. As an author specializing in reverse harem/why choose novels, I hold my reading material to high standards. I bring a unique perspective to the world of fantasy novels and have come to expect a great deal from them. However, I also appreciate concise storytelling that avoids unnecessary details.

While eloquence is important, there are other crucial factors to consider as well. Conflicts, for instance, play a vital role in genres like romance, fantasy, fiction, and sci-fi, particularly when romance is involved. Readers have a strong appetite for well-crafted conflicts that drive the story forward, as well as well-developed side characters that add depth and complexity to the narrative.

Moving on from that, after observing these differences, I realized that there is fierce competition in this field, and I made the decision to join in as a novice writer. Surprisingly, my book garnered interest, and I even received a contract offer. At that time, I was thrilled. However, looking back now, I wish someone had pointed out the errors in my book and advised me to improve its sentence construction, punctuation, and overall writing quality.

Despite its flaws, my book is still performing well, receiving positive comments, and gaining some recognition. However, when compared to the majority of books on webnovel, it may not be considered the best.

Later on, I independently discovered other webnovel platforms such as Wattpad, Inkitt, Goodnovel, and Popink. These platforms cater to books that require daily chapter updates. To succeed on these sites, it is crucial to build an audience through various social media channels such as Instagram, WordPress, Facebook, Tumblr, TikTok, Snapchat, and others that I haven’t mentioned yet.

Networking plays a pivotal role in this industry, allowing writers to connect with readers and fellow authors, exchange ideas, and gain exposure.

Although I am still navigating through this complex landscape, I often find myself attracting an audience that lacks genuine interest. Creating a page and joining groups can be quite frustrating and time-consuming, but I remain determined to push forward.

Progress may be slow, but for the past two or three months, I have been consistently posting content at least three times a week. I am resolute in my commitment to keep honing my skills and improving as a writer. Thankfully I have seen results.

Anyway, this morning, a thought crossed my mind. Perhaps there are others out there who, like me, are scratching their heads and wondering how some pages have become so famous. While I don’t possess all the answers, I have decided to share what I have learned so far on my ongoing journey with those who are interested.

Wishing you all the best on your own endeavors.

I hope to continue improving so that I can be of assistance to anyone in need.