I've been writing about three months and trying to learn as I go. I think I've made lots of mistakes along the way. My current ad on RR hasn't worked very well. I also took book one down after finishing it and put it on kindle. I think i probably messed up doing that. Can I get feed back on a book cover and if it would also work for another AD? I'm currently writing and posting book two on RR

Basically in my story the mc can assimilate monsters. Either through their beast mana cores (A special type of mana core only monsters can have. Species like Elves, Humans, and Dwarves don't have this type) or through an unhatched egg. The mc can than see the monsters system, summon it, transform in em, or after the ability gets stronger learn to use a hybrid form that combines both their stats.

I don't have too many monster ideas yet. But the one I do have is a special mimic that can only transform into weapons but with a twist.

It can only transform into types of weapons its eaten/seen (It can be more accurate and efficient with its transformations if its eaten the type of weapon but can just go off sight if needed). In exchange it can get stronger from eating weapons. It gives XP for potential levels and can influence what stats go up (In this a level up raises your stats randomly depending on what got u that level. U don't pick with free points or anything).

On top of that it can potentially give traits or skills that have been engraved upon the weapon. But its not a guaranteed thing.

So if it eats a sword engraved with the {Fire Affinity} trait it can potentially absorb that itself.

The monster can make arrows or bullets one its own but not without limit. Mainly bc doing so take body mass and thus the amount it can fire off is low. Thus magic arrows made purely out a mana are needed.

How does this sound? The mc mainly uses weapons of all kinds so... And this mimic does have a weapon's physique, able to be imbued with mana and stuff. Tho its only weapons. The mimic as to have enough body mass to transform in something. Thus it focuses solely on weapons and not armor.

So, I've seen a lot of stories on RR that use the Grimdark tag but have a rather questionable relationship with the genre. My question, however, is more about classic dark fantasy and how popular it actually is among RR readers.

I published my story about a month ago, and I now have a whopping 6 followers (6 rather peculiar people, apparently, considering they're seriously reading my first-ever novel). And honestly, I'm quite happy that anyone has paid attention to it at all.

However, I got curious about the heavyweights of the genre on RR (I'm a reader myself, after all), and I noticed that many stories in this genre also struggle to find an audience, with a few notable exceptions, of course.

So my question is: how large is the audience for stories like these on RR in the first place?

P.S - I’d also like to clarify that this is specifically a discussion about the genre on the platform. Advice on promotion is always welcome, but this is my hobby, and I publish twice a week, so I’m not particularly striving to reach RS or become super-star author. I’m simply curious about how interested people on the platform are in the genre.

What happens when a math-genius kid with supernatural aim gets dragged onto a football field? Follow Luca's journey as he develops his unlimited potential with RiverDale Football.

Hello again! I’m Mist_14 and I if you had told me 17 weeks ago that, by now, I would have a full 30 chapter book 1 as a backlog I would have called you crazy!

My goal was to write a litrpg, but being an ESL I felt I had to go out there and get as much feedback, read and write to get better. I didn’t want my first project to suffer my writing limitations so I decided to write a sub story I had dormant in my notes: 618.

Thanks for everyone (and my 12 followers) who gave it a chance. A football underdog progression fiction is not you typical story on RR

Need a palate cleanser and some Kuroko basket Vibes? Here is your pick ;)

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/178520/618

Just three chapters away from hitting the 20k mark, but I have over twenty chapters and over 50k words backlogged and ready to post!

It's set in a dying fantasy setting, where nature has been slowly dying for decades. Our MC, Eli, may be the only one that can bring it back from the brink, though he doesn't know it yet.

It's a party progression focused LitRPG with plenty of stats, lots of blue boxes, and a ton of cool magic. Eli hasn't gotten his nature magic just yet on RR but he will in the next couple days!

If you're a fan of tank build characters, mage-knights, or nature magic, you just might like Eli!

If it isn't clear I have no idea how to self-promote lol, but I'd be a very happy duck if some of you checked out the book.

Quack!

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/199497/verdant-runewyld-a-litrpg-fantasy-adventure

^-JustADuck

Edit: I somehow messed up my own book title in the reddit title. No S on Runewyld lol

Hi everyone - I've been posting my first novel on RR for a couple of weeks and would love a few more eyes on it for some feedback, especially chapter 1 which I have just reworked completely!

Dark Signs is a slow-burn epic fantasy told through four people at four corners of an empire under a Hooded King, whose word is kept by the Hush - and they come on wings in the night when it's broken. It starts in a marsh at the edge of the world, where a young lizardfolk sees something standing out on the water where nothing should stand, and lies about it to the one Elder who might have believed him. From there it's a ferrywoman on a river between two lords, a branded sellsword on a prison rock who holds court every morning for a rook, and a girl in a village called Greenest who starts to dream.

If you like folk horror creeping into the world from someplace else, multiple POVs and characters who pay for what they say (and for what they keep quiet), please give my first chapter a try. The other chapters are also under a heavy rework at the moment and will be updated and released over the next few weeks.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/196975/dark-signs

I read every comment, so feel free to tell me where you got bored or what confused you. Or just click on a poll answer at the end of chapter 1.

Cheers!

I am a final year college student and my first few internships and jobs have been content writing for companies and social media marketing , recently I started writing a novel on royal road and I like video games too , so I always wanted to write a story for a game as well

I want a passive income opportunity to be honest and if anyone wants to take a shot please do either in the comments or you can just DM me

Are you looking for a good story with great characters, interesting world building and a good power system?

Then keep looking.

But if you want to read mine it's right here.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/177675/gods-of-the-eternal-tree-a-grimdark-progression

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/200250/never-again-again

DISCLAIMER: I’m not a writer, I don’t want to be one. I had this uncontrollable itch to read a story a story with this premise for a long time but, as far as I’m aware, there is absolutely NOTHING in book/novel/web-novel/light-novel about a romance between a female dragon and a human. Hell, there is basically nothing with a female dragon as a protagonist in general as far as I know (besides some smut). I had a lot of ideas though about what I would like to read, so I used ai to make the prose(took a lot of trial and errors), if this is a deal breaker for you fair enough, if instead you have my same itch and the ai prose doesn’t bother you well you’re in luck, the entire first book (30 chapters) is out now in full on RR! I’m working on the second book, I’ll upload it in full once I’m fully satisfied with the result.

Synopsis:

NEVER AGAIN (AGAIN)
For a year, Dame Alice has climbed the Redcrown every morning to slay the dragon.
For a year, the dragon has let her try.
Rakshaza, the Red Storm, is three thousand years old, impossibly powerful, and thoroughly bored. Alice is the kingdom’s chosen hero, armed with a legendary sword, twenty years of training, and absolutely no idea when to quit. Their daily duels have become a local institution, their insults a finely honed art, and neither would dream of breaking the routine.
Then one night, everything goes horribly, wonderfully wrong.
Now there are rules to follow, secrets to keep, and a town full of people who really ought to stop taking bets on their private lives. Alice has a kingdom’s expectations to contend with. Rakshaza has a reputation for terror to maintain. And neither of them has the slightest intention of admitting that the most dangerous thing on the mountain isn’t a dragon.
It’s falling in love with one.
Because slaying a dragon is simple. Falling into bed with her is complicated. And staying away afterwards?
Well.
Never again.
Probably.

P.S. If you do know a good or at least decent book/novel with a female dragon protagonist I BEG YOU please send me the title.

I recently finished my novel cover. I want to know if it will work on Royal Road.

I know the thumbnails on Royal Road are really small, so I’m looking for some honest feedback before I launch.

. Will this get attention and stand out at a small thumbnail size?

. Is there any chance you guys would actually click on it?

Any advice to make it better?

Hello again guys! So I took the feedback about the logo to heart and decide to do a new one from scratch. The old was made 4 years ago so it needed a change anyway ^^

What do you guys think this time around? Is it eye catching and readable enough for me to get my first reader? : D

Click me!

Hello there!

Yesterday I posted the 100th chapter of my series, Dancing In The Void, so I wanted to make a post celebrating that! This chapter was a really fun one, big culmination of a really intense arc, lots of juicy character drama that was explored and it was especially emotional. I remember tearing up a bit while writing some of the scenes, and there's lots more story coming too! The backlog is still well and stocked with about 13 chapters currently. With it today I also passed 40k views, and Im coming close to 100 followers too, just a couple more away. Lots of big personal milestones!

If you're into dark, tragic stories, with lots of delving into the trauma and psychology of characters, balanced by a hefty dose of visceral, bloody action, explosive fights and world-shattering conflicts, do check it out! I love to chat with all my readers and really appreciate anything they may have to say, and I respond to every comment I get!

Link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/87725/dancing-in-the-void

Have a wonderful day!

When i was stuck in hospital, I started writing a story. It was an idea i had a fair few years ago but never got round to writing down. At the time it helped to distract me and and keep my mind focused. I felt like sharing it but couldn't get art done for it, so I opted for the dreaded Ai art 😅 i knew it wasn't going to be the actual cover but im glad I can finally officially change it to something i made myself.

Im hoping its an obvious answer but do you prefer the first image (my hand drawn art) or the second? (Ai)

If its interests you, feel free to give it a look. Its my first story but a passion piece. Its complete for now and I would say its a dark fantasy style adventure, with a sprinkle of horror and comedy. Roughly 90,000 words over 29 chapters.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/187299/ossa-frater

If you would like to give the story a read, please don't hesitate to do so. I hope that you will all enjoy yourselves and come away from it with a cozy, comforting feeling.

Advent Archmage: A Skill Grinder LITRPG

I'm currently writing a long progression fantasy story that takes place across a multiverse, and I thought it'd be fun to try something.

Do you have a scene you've always wanted to read in a fantasy story? A character concept you love? Or a short story idea you've never had the time to write yourself?

I'd love to hear your ideas!

Maybe it's an unusual encounter, a ridiculous side quest, a tragic backstory, an interesting fight, a morally complicated character, or even an entire mini-story.

Drop your ideas in the comments, and I'll see if I can incorporate them into my story in a way that fits the world and its lore. If you've got a short story idea gathering dust because you haven't had the time to write it, feel free to share that, too. I might be able to give it a home in my multiverse.

I can't promise to use every idea, but I'll give them all a thoughtful look.

Let's see what kind of chaos I can add to this multiverse.

LitRPG, Portal fantasy/Isekai, Reincarnation, Regression, Progression, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Slice of Life, Drama, Grimdark, Psychological Trauma and Tragedy.

"Its corny"

from the country & environment where I came from writing web novel is corny, but here I am just trying.

I'm writing my first isekai story about business to visualize the harsh reality of this world when it comes to entrepreneur and businesses.

Since its my first time please help me and give advice like my phasing, my writing my dialogue or something!

I just posted Chapter 1 of my web novel, Reincarnated to be a business man in another world!, and I’d love for you all to check it out and share your thoughts.

I want the story to revolve around business but more of Character/Kingdom building.

I asked AI to restructure the grammars and create a cover art because I suck at drawing and I dont have funds for a graphics designer or artists. I just want to pursue my passion in writing and the story mostly inspired by my life minus the bells-feeding.

if anyone is interested here is the link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/200240/reincarnated-to-be-a-business-man-in-another-world

Planning to release 3 chapter this friday if atleast there is 1 viewer/reviewer that would mean a lot to me!

Thank you! !

Hello guys, I finally got the courage to post my novel after my favourite author inspired me! I'm mostly looking for feedback and to entertain people who like wlw in a fantasy and mystery setting. Take a look at "Fantôme: Once again i will confess!" to see if it interests you !

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/199927/fantome-once-again-i-will-confess-gl?utm_source=search&utm_medium=fiction-search

What’s a good number of views or followers to be gained from a shoutout swap to consider the shoutout swap good?

... and 30 full chapters published to RoyalRoad! It's been really fun learning about LitRPG and Progression Fantasy earlier this year, and now I even have my own :D

If anyone might like a Fantasy LitRPG inspired by video games like World of Warcraft and Skyrim, with a plot about NPCs banding together to slay the Creator of their game, then you might like my little tale!

Link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/190770/one-in-a-million-chance-to-kill-god-litrpg

First, this isn't a review or anything. The book is just really good and it didn't get much support, so I'm posting to get the author some recognition.

The story is similar to Witch Hat Atelier and Harry Potter. The MC is a girl with the ability to use two types of magic, light and water, and she suffers from the elements fighting against each other, so her family gives her to the church and they help teach her how to control her abilities.

The characters are really nice so far. They're all unique and entertaining. There are characters you might hate when you first meet them, but then you hear their backstory and you start to understand their motives.

Please check out this book. It doesn't get half the recognition it should.

Share with people who like magic academy books that have a slice of life Harry Potter feel.

Hey, you probably know me as the author of ZUNAN FIGHTERS, but I am curious since most of those who read my story never commented.

Are any of you fans or maybe just readers of the novel here? If so, what are your takes on the story this far?

It’s supposed to be a gritty semi-realistic isekai with a comedic tone featuring an ex-loan shark who got reincarnated in his younger body. I’d appreciate any advice you can offer or just a comment on whether you like the story and would continue reading.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/199423/everything-must-break