Donna

Hi All, The scheduled upload option worked well in case anyone hasn't given it a chance.  For those who have decided to give Bell Ringer a chance, I've set all the chapters to be uploaded over the next week.  Ten chapters each day over the next week.  Thanks for your support. xo

Donna,
              I've used the scheduled uploading, and it seems to work fine.

How are you?

Hi All, 
          Wow the account clean-up has damaged our follower numbers, hasn't it?  Not to worry, onwards and upwards.
          
          I'm uploading an old book of mine, Bell Ringer, after some intense editing.  For those who have read Bell Ringer, I'm sorry it's not the new book I've promised for this year (I'm still working on that one, haha) and nothing has changed with the plot. I have deleted the prologue and switched the chapter, Snakes, around a bit, but basically, it's the same.
          Those that haven't read it, might enjoy this tighter version.
          
          I've decided to experiment with the scheduled uploading.  Has anyone done this before?  I'd love to hear about your experiences with it.  I've booked 10 chapters to start to see if it's successful.  Fingers crossed :)
          Cheers, Donna

Hi All,  
          I've been teaching myself to edit and aim to re-upload some of the books I'd taken down to edit.  In the process, I've learned a lot of things.  My head is about to explode.  *ly and ing* words should be minimised. Redundant words, cut and overwritten sentences shortened.  A quick example is *she stood up*.  Cut up because to stand can only be up, so up isn't needed.  The same goes for down, *she sat down*.  An *ly* example *he opened the door slightly* - *he opened the door a crack*.  I have a list a mile long of no, no's, (according to the edit Gods) and honestly (oops, ly word) these rules have improved my stories, tenfold.  
          In saying this, I'm an avid listener of audiobooks. I cook, clean, drive, paint and garden listening to audiobooks written by "famous" traditionally published authors.  As I listen, these editing rules hit me like rocks spat from under a car tyre. 
          Can you see where I'm going with this?
          I am gobsmacked and wonder how these traditionally published authors got a publishing deal and who was their editors.  (Insert disillusioned and disheartened too). Many of these writers' books have been turned into TV shows and movies.  With all the do's and don'ts that we get told I've realised how many wonderful Wattpad authors will never have their work looked at or published by the traditional route.  There are so many of you out there who write so much better and deserve to be published. (Apparently, it's dying out anyway but we all have that dream, right..?)  sighs while looking at the sky.
          Anyway, I wish you all well and hope 2025 is your year. xo

Happy New Year, Donna!
          
          Looking forward to a productive writing year for all of us.

One of my books has had the text-to-speech added to it. Can anyone explain to me how that happens, please? Does Wattpad randomly add it to books without letting you know? I didn't ask for it. Others who have this tag on your books, do you like it? Has it helped your readership? And can I remove it if I wanted?
          Many thanks for your answers. 

I want to share this gripping story, What Comes Ashore by @Marshall_Davies It's eight chapters, a binge read that you won't be able to put it down.  Thank you  @NightElflady for recommending it.
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/377798357

How are you doing, Donna? How's your trip in US? Or is it still going on? 

Hi Donna,
          Just checking in to see what project you are currently working on. Are you back in Australia?