@agbarnes ok the best way i've found to make your stories more popular is to make friends on here and they will be more likely to read your story... if you have fb or twitter then advertise yourself on there and get your friends on there to advertise your story... if you have a blog then say something about it on there... use a short title that leaves a little bit of curiosity for the writer... let readers know when you have finished your whole book because some people prefer to read a whole book... email the title and website to your friends and family if they like it they will continue the emaail link... if someone fans you make sure you go to their message board and thank them for reading and stuff like and let them know that you care. when readers leave comments reply to them and thanks and i agree or stuff like that. (you can go to my stories and see how to do that)
i hope that helps its a lot, i know, but basically it just takes time and patience....
~Kelsey
ps- please dont ask people to read your story because most of the time its annoying but if you choose to do that then go onto their story and leave a comment and vote that way they are more likely to return the favor... hope i helpeed! let me know if you have any more questions!