I've been doing pretty much all of that over time. I've been writing since 2002 or so and after starting to post stories online I discovered things here and there over time. I see most of them in the suggestions above, though word of mouth seemed to work for me pretty well too. Readers telling other readers about my stories seemed to be a part of my audience growth too. From what I gather anyway.
Im really impressed and grateful for the site, its quite therapeutic releasing ones fantasies, and being able to realise that (because Im such an uptight prig lol) that they arent dirty, or nasty, but just an expression of sexuality.
I hope to really sharpen my writing skills and my creativity here, and Im really glad to meet you all.
Hi, Freddy, welcome to the Forum. Yes, as long as people abide by the rules and use good punctuation and grammar, the sky is the limit in expressing their sexuality on here. Far better than other sites!
Hello...
These are some great tips.
Stories are only lasting a few days on the main page these days, so if you want more votes, story views and comments, follow the advice folks!
One of our top authors has been experimenting with podcasts recently and his story views have shot up - bravo Knightofpassion for your creativity!
Lush,
I wrote 2 stories. May I ask what do you think of them?
Stories are only lasting a few days on the main page these days, so if you want more votes, story views and comments, follow the advice folks!
What about the old fashioned, tried and true methods. Much easier. Perhaps more fun too?
You know, where you create a couple pseudomyms, create a couple character profiles, borrow some pictures of folks from the internet, and have a bit of tekkie know-how to explain the errors when so many characters, or gender-shifting, gets the best of you. In the meantime, you can have fun holding pep rallies for yourself, amusing yourself with your rapier-sharp wit and pre-construed mutual admiring....
Those nutty people do something knda like it all the time. Walnuts....pecans.....no....it was....uh, oh, ACORNs.
^LOL.
It's best people don't try that (again), they get banned.
How about this idea, fellow Americans?
We ship Jimmy Cahtah to Australia from whence he can monitor votes in emerging democracies in South Asia, and we get Lush over here to monitor those who stuff......er, ballot boxes.
Hmmmm, a new idea for the "Guys ask Gals" forum.....
Another way to increase views of your work is to read and comment on other members' stories. If someone reads my work and leaves a comment (with their username), I return the favour by visiting their profile to check out their writing. I've noticed a few authors do this. It's a great way to support each other, too.
Very good point sweet_escape.
It also holds true for authors who introduce themselves in the forum here, people are more likely to read your stories if they know a little about you.
hiya Jackoffjecht what a great line, it really does make you sit and think.
I hope this is the correct thread to post this in...if not maybe we could start a tips and tricks thread.
After reading a few stories here and being a member for a while and also posting a couple of stories I thought maybe I'd add a comment or two that may assist other would be authors.
Now I should peface this by saying I do not profess to have the best grammar or writing style known to man. Just thought it might help someone from a readers persepctive.
Anyway's my comments for would be authors are:
1. Consider not writing the entire story in one very long paragraph without any line breaks between natural paragraphs. The reader has a hard time concentrating on the story if it is just a continuous sets of letters/words on a page. The reader may use the story for an eventual outcome and not being able to concentrate is a bitch. So remember your schooling and break up the words/sentences on the page to make it more readable for the end user....lol.
2. The proper english language is not based on mobile phone txt talk, it detracts from the reading if one thinks they are reading a txt message.
3. Try to be as descriptive as possible about the events occurring in your story. Short pieces of information about the events don't allow the reader to become involved in the story.
4. My personal favourite....If your story didn't make you wet writing it, it might not work for others either.
5. A biggy.... remember who is doing what in the story if more than two people involved, detracts from the story if people all of a sudden swap places/roles.
Anyway these are a few of my thoughts that might hopefully help.
Maybe if anyone else has thoughts, they could post them on this thread too to help new authors.
Ducky
Rubber Ducky your the one, you make my life so much fun
Keep at it 
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Thanks for sharing these useful tips!
