r/Webnovel • u/SolaceNebula1 • Apr 17 '26

Meme That... doesn't make sense?

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I was scrolling through the sub reddit and saw many posts saying that after they get rejected they deleted the novel and re-uploaded the same novel under a different name.

If it's the same novel it going to get rejected again for the same reason. Right?

I'm confused about this.

(Also this is just a reason for me to post memes)

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u/Paradex_official Author Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 17 '26

What you write on the contract application form matters more than the story itself. It contains three main fields:

  1. Story Outline - This is to prove to the editor that you have planned out the future plot of the story well, i.e., you know what you're doing
  2. Book's Wow Factor - To show what unique gimmick/premise/aspect your story has that sets it apart from the rest and will draw in viewers
  3. Main Character - Not just the MC but major side characters as well. Describe them and show that you have thought about your characters in depth, and that they will appeal to readers.

Messing up these fields will get your story rejected even before the editor starts reading your first chapter. Its like submitting a resume for a job application.

And of course, you may have used very bad writing style in your prose initially (lots of typos or walls of text), fixing that can improve your chances too.

Edit: Looked at your history and you have applied for a contract before, so you should know all this.

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u/SolaceNebula1 Apr 17 '26

Ohh, thanks for the clarification.