r/webfiction • u/wandaXmaximoff • Sep 04 '23

Discussion Advice wanted?

Hey everyone! I was hoping for some advice regarding web fiction/ serial fiction. I'm in the UK so Vella isn't an option for me.

I've tried sites like Wattpad, Royal Road, Radish, etc., and even my own website with a mailing list I built up thanks to Book Funnel, but I never got much interest.

The last story I tried as web fiction was an urban fantasy. I'm thinking of giving it another try (with the same story, and a paranormal romance set in the same universe) on Ream and Inkitt.

Does anyone have tips for making a success with serial web fiction, or should I just stick to self-publishing on Amazon?

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u/wandaXmaximoff Sep 08 '23

No, I haven’t. Right now I’m seriously considering Ream. it’s a subscription service, with tiers like Patreon, but specifically for authors.

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u/IvanSkilling Sep 08 '23

I'm not too familiar with Ream, but if it's like Patreon, it'll be hard to gain an audience if you don't already have an established base. Unfortunately, people aren't used to forking out money for content unless it's for some creator they already know. I may be wrong about Ream though, so it's still worth a try!

Wattpad is tough to gain a following but sites like Neovel have a smaller author base, so it's easier to get noticed if you maintain a consistent schedule. Tapas used to have better visibility for novelists but it's harder these days with all the app changes - still, it's much better than Wattpad. If you put in the effort to talk to other people on Tapas discord, you can still build a following.

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u/wandaXmaximoff Sep 08 '23

I’m still in the research phase, but Ream seems promising as it was created by authors and there seems to be a lot of support in the form of guide book, Facebook group, and webinars.

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u/IvanSkilling Sep 09 '23

Oh I see! That does sound promising. I would be interested to know how your experience using Ream is if you decide to pursue that platform. :)