CJBlackthorne

I think I want to do a Q&A. 
          	
          	So any questions you guys have, comment below and ill answer.

CJBlackthorne

@jorytehrose the plan is 3 books for this series, with possibily a shorter 4th.
          	  
          	  And yes, I have thoughts on a few series after this.
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jorytehrose

How many books are there going to be in your series? Also, do you plan on writing more books?
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tonia_lalousi

Hi! I’m Tonia, a writer from Greece. 🇬🇷📚
          
          On September 6, my book Becoming a Writer: Identity, Voice, and Practice will be released on Amazon. It’s the first book in the How to Write a Book series.
          
          It’s a practical guide for new and aspiring writers, focused on writer identity, finding your voice, building a realistic writing practice and learning how to keep coming back to the page.
          
          I’m looking for a small group of writers who’d like to read it before release. You can check it out on my profile and, if it sounds useful to you, I’d be happy to send you a free digital copy before publication.
          
          If you choose to leave an honest review after release, I’d really appreciate it. ❤️
          
          Just send me a message if you’re interested. 🔍

CJBlackthorne

I think I want to do a Q&A. 
          
          So any questions you guys have, comment below and ill answer.

CJBlackthorne

@jorytehrose the plan is 3 books for this series, with possibily a shorter 4th.
            
            And yes, I have thoughts on a few series after this.
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jorytehrose

How many books are there going to be in your series? Also, do you plan on writing more books?
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CJBlackthorne

Okay, serious question here. So going forward, im going to start scheduling the chapters to drop probably daily, or every other day. And every book will always be free and complete here. But what im going to start doing is scheduling chapters to post here on wattpad, and upload the full book on either Ream or patreon, so you guys wouldnt have to wait for the whole thing here. The reason for scheduling chapters here is because the algorithm (or so im told) likes updates to stories, and they will keep pushing it. So let me know which site you guys would prefer I use. I will post a pros and cons of each site in the comments

CJBlackthorne

2. Patreon
            
            PROS:
             * Massive Brand & High Conversion: Almost everyone already knows what Patreon is. Many readers already have accounts and saved payment cards, making it effortless for them to sign up on a whim.
             * Integrations: Easily connects with platforms like Discord (if you want to build a private reader community chat) or Spotify for podcast audiobooks.
             * Tier Flexibility: Highly customizable subscription levels with built-in discount codes, custom billing cycles, and annual payment plans.
            
            CONS:
             * Awkward for Long Books: Patreon is built like a continuous blog feed. Binging a 160,000-word novel requires readers to manually scroll backward through posts to find "Chapter 1," which can get frustrating on mobile screens.
             * The 30% Apple Tax Trap: If a Wattpad reader opens the iOS Patreon App and buys your $4.99 tier, Apple takes a 30% cut before Patreon takes its fees, leaving you with significantly less profit per mobile reader.
             * Unpredictable Content Moderation: Patreon occasionally updates its terms of service regarding explicit romance or dark themes, which can trigger automatic post flags or account warnings for fiction writers.
             * No Built-in Single E-book Storefront: Patreon is designed almost strictly for recurring monthly memberships; selling a completed standalone book as a one-time purchase requires extra workarounds.
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CJBlackthorne

@CJBlackthorne 
            Ream
            PROS:
             * Built-in E-Reader: Readers can customize font size, switch to dark mode, and automatically pick up right where they left off. It feels like reading on a Kindle app rather than scrolling down a web page.
             * Bypasses Apple’s 30% App Tax: Because Ream functions as a Progressive Web App (PWA) rather than an App Store download, you don't lose massive cuts to Apple when iOS users buy your book or subscribe.
             * Single Sales Feature: You can list the completed 160k-word manuscript as a flat $4.99 "Buy Now" single purchase right alongside your monthly subscription tiers.
             * No Adult Content Restrictions: Ream was created specifically to protect authors (including Romantasy and dark romance writers) from sudden content bans.
             * Sales Tax Handling: Ream offers a "Managed" mode where they automatically calculate and handle sales tax remitting on your behalf.
            
            CONS:
            
             * Smaller Brand Recognition: Readers coming from Wattpad might not have heard of Ream yet and will need to spend 30 seconds setting up a new profile.
             * $50 Payout Minimum (Managed Mode): If you use their managed payment integration, you need to earn $50 before transferring money out to your bank account.
             * Slightly Higher Platform Cut: Ream charges a flat 10% platform fee, whereas Patreon’s base tier starts lower.
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