Spruce_Goose

I am back to let you all know that the Goose Discovers venture I mentioned the other day is now up and running! You can find all the details at the link below and I would be very grateful if you could share it! I'm excited for this, but it only works if I have a little bit of help.
          	
          	Thanks
          	
          	https://www.wattpad.com/story/377917095-goose-discovers

Spruce_Goose

Two announcements across two days? Wow, it's like the old days.
          
          After yesterdays announcements, I've decided to set up another account for all things Goose Reads related including any and all future endeavours and plans. If you are interested in keeping up with any reviews/recommendations/whatever else I intend to do, you can find it at the link below.
          
          The profile is a work in progress, but I intend to use it probably more than this account so do go check it out and keep an eye out for my future plans.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/user/Goose_Reads

Spruce_Goose

Wow, it's been a while... but I'M NOT DEAD! I'm just not posting or writing much these days.
          
          However, I am here with a question.
          
          After this year's attempt at Goose Reads failed, I thought I might try a little something else in a similar vein.
          
          'Goose Discovers' (working title).
          
          The idea would be to promote undiscovered work on Wattpad in the same way I did Goose Reads - a small review about the story. It would work on a recommendation system where people recommend stories they think deserves some hype.
          
          My question(s) are thus:
          
          What sort of read count would you say is 'undiscovered' on Wattpad?
          
          Would you rather be recommended completed work or ongoing or a mixture?
          
          Is this something you might look at for reading recommendations?
          
          Also!
          
          I was considering setting up a 'Goose Reads' profile rather than using my own account.
          
          Thoughts on that?
          
          Thanks!

ImperialSun

@Spruce_Goose Less than 1K for sure
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CrownedMadness

@Spruce_Goose Yeah, 100k is a big margin. I was just thinking in relation to engagement, but I might not be completely right statistically, too, lol. I think it's more about the intention than the outcome that counts, you know? Who knows? It might gain momentum eventually. <3
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Olivia_Benedetti

That sounds good! 
            I like completed books 
            Under 50k is undiscovered for me :) 
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Spruce_Goose

Oof, it's been a little while since you last heard from me, but I have some updates!
          
          First things first, I am no longer an Ambassador! After 6 years I've decided to hang up the badge for good. It's been a crazy six years as a part of the programme, but ultimately I've decided it's not for me anymore. I loved my time there, but we move on.
          
          Secondly, Caged has officially been pulled down. The reason? I'm about to start working on my third draft offline since I plan on aiming for traditional publishing at some point. I'll keep you updated with that as time goes on.
          
          And that's about it. There are some other things I need to figure out with Wattpad and what I've posted here along with my Creator status. It's weird not posting on Wattpad or being as active on here anymore after 10 years, but that's just the way it goes.
          
          I'm around on Discord if you want to find me. As usual, my username is: spruce_goose
          
          If you've added me, drop me your username in reply to this so I know who you are.
          
          And I think that's everything. Next time I have something to share, I'll let you know!

Glory_feeling2

@Spruce_Goose Hi! I can say it happens to the best of us, former ambassadors. Don't remember if I worked with you, as I left in 2019 after being in the program for 4 and a half yrs. I just say it's a "Live and Learn" process. I'm on Discord too ... you might have already found me ... LOL! But right now I have a Cold so time is limited on social media. Take Care!
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Nablai

@Spruce_Goose My best wishes for Caged, Amelia! ❤
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itsmeimthevampire

Best of luck with publishing Caged! <3 
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louiseharwood

Hi Amelia,
          I have been trying to find the last ride, but for some reason I can't view all your books? The last train was absolutely fantastic and would love to read the sequel can you help please.
          
          Thanks Lou.

Spruce_Goose

@louiseharwood Hey, I'm so glad you liked it! Unfortunately, although I started the sequel, I did end up dropping it because I struggled to write it so it no longer exists. I keep forgetting to take down the information on it
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Spruce_Goose

Hello, hello, hello!
          
          A bit it a weird message today, but thanks to the fabulous @CrownedMadness Kit from Raise A Little Hell is nominated for Best Protagonist at the Reader's Choice Awards!
          
          Since it's all fan voted, if you have a spare minute, you can go and vote for my chaotic character! 
          
          Every vote helps! You can vote using the link below!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1456845150-reader%27s-choices-awards-and-the-voting-begins
          
          -Goose

Spruce_Goose

Hello, hello, hello!
          
          I am pleased to announce that my ONC entry, Raise A Little Hell, the first of the three I wrote this year, was listed as an Honourable Mention in this years competition! 
          
          Definitely a surprise given how quickly I wrote it, but it means that my weird ONC result streak continues! For some context, here is how my placements have looked over the years:
          
          2019 - Longlist
          2020 - Shortlist 
          2021 - Honourable Mention
          2022 - Longlist 
          2023 - Shortlist 
          2024 - Honourable Mention
          
          A strange thing to happen, but quite funny. The win shall never be mine xD
          
          Congratulations to everyone who took part in ONC this year whether you finished, didn't finish, place, didn't place, you guys are still awesome!
          
          -Goose

Muhammadmahdi285

@Spruce_Goose Congratulations for the accomplishments!
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alyxaundria

@Spruce_Goose Happy for you! I hope you still remember me though.
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philouwrites

@Spruce_Goose that is an impressive track record. Congratulations! With that amount of talent and good ideas, I wouldn’t be surprised if you take the big trophy home next year. 
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Spruce_Goose

Hello, hello, hello!
          
          So, two little bits of information coming at you today, one that affects Wattpad and one that will doesn't but would be really helpful if you're willing to help me.
          
          First up, I'll be pulling Caged from Wattpad at the end of the month. This has always been on the cards and now that I'm knee-deep into editing and reworking the story, the draft is miles away from the Wattpad version. I also want to go for trad-publishing so it makes more sense to pull it.
          
          Which leads into my second thing.
          
          If you were interested in reading Caged but didn't get the chance, I'm looking for Beta readers for the next draft. If you would like to help me out with the next few steps in the editing process then please let me know!
          
          -Goose

Muhammadmahdi285

@Spruce_Goose Caged was a great story. I can say I loved the whole lore and the story.
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memoonzed

@Spruce_Goose would love to read it
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MermaidAriel13

@Spruce_Goose And I found the announcement lol. I had Caged on my tbr and CT rl, since I read it a while back for a club or ton, I believe it was. If you still don't have a beta, get back to me on Discord DM ;-)
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