Lovers of Paranormal discussion

How do people get so many other people to read (and like) their stories in the Creative Writing tab? I'm just wondering because I noticed there are a lot of sad, lonely stories that just sit there with zero likes... and have been there for quite a while. On the other hand, there are some really popular stories with hundreds and/or tens of likes. I'm just curious. Is there a way people put themselves out there, and that's how they get so many likes on their stories?

Poor unread stories... :(


Is it too much to ask if people will read my writing, too? https://www.goodreads.com/story/list/...

Umm, my stories get read because I post them in competitions and stuff like that (like our "Picture me a story" thread) and then I guess adding tags helps so when people are looking for a genre/topic they can find them. Also having your profile public also helps haha :)
Also, joining a writing group might help as well.

Sorry this is all the advice I can think of. Hope it helps.

Gabby wrote: "Umm, my stories get read because I post them in competitions and stuff like that (like our "Picture me a story" thread) and then I guess adding tags helps so when people are looking for a genre/top..."

You can post them in competitions? I've done everything else; join a writing group...? Hmm. I'll think about it.

Thank you!

Catherine wrote: "Gabby wrote: "Umm, my stories get read because I post them in competitions and stuff like that (like our "Picture me a story" thread) and then I guess adding tags helps so when people are looking f..."

You'll have to read the rules first. Some writing groups say not to add an already exisiting book to the competition; some others might let you. I think you just have to ask.

But all my short stories were created for competitions and threads, not written before the competitions etc existed.

hope that makes sense haha.

Gabby wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Gabby wrote: "Umm, my stories get read because I post them in competitions and stuff like that (like our "Picture me a story" thread) and then I guess adding tags helps so when pe..."

ok.