ghostwritten: Blog

Hello readers,

I'm hoping to get some feedback on The Teen Runner (or The Runner). Views have been very weak and the review score dropped almost everyday since the first part came out. I'm looking to understand where I went wrong with this one to avoid it in the future.

At first I figured the name was too dull so I changed it to The Teen Runner, emphasizing Katelyn as the teen character. I also changed the teaser blurb but neither seemed to help. I'm just a little lost because I thought it was a strong story with good characters, editor thought so too. I'm willing to take the loss, but I'm hoping to learn something from it.

Next week, I've got two stories on the way. Midweek, on the ghostwritten after dark account, there's A Girl's Guide to Cookie Dough. It's your standard cookie/scout story with a twist (and spankings/BDSM). It'll be a 2-chapter story but if people like it, there's lots of room to continue.

For the weekend, there's Search and Rescued. This started as an idea to continue Trail Head but I decided to have it be separate. I did keep the location the same though. What I will be doing is take both stories and put them in a 'series' format. They will be part of the 'Trail Tales' series. I have a few more hiking ideas floating around, and I think I've finally cracked a good conclusion to Trail Head, so I'll be working on those in the coming weeks.

Work on the new serial is still going strong, I'm hoping to have part 1 posted on either October 12th or 19th. It is a slow story (slower than The Creek) but I hope the build up will be worth it.

Thanks to everyone reading this and anything I've written. It's been fun sharing stories the past 3 months and I hope you've enjoyed it too.

-ghostwritten

Hello readers,

The first chapter of The Runner came out this weekend. It was a story I really enjoyed writing and it has scored pretty well this so far. It is a 2-part story that, if interest was high, I was thinking of writing a 3rd chapter.

Strangely, the views have been terrible. Lowest views for a released story so far. I'm curious if anyone out there reading knows why? I'm guessing, since those actually reading it seem to enjoy it, it has something to do with either the title or blurb. The title is plain and simple, but maybe I should add 'Teen' to the title?

The intro blurb seems fine to me, outside of a correction a reader pointed out on Saturday that I fixed. Again, any feedback would be appreciated.

On to the fun stuff. Writing this past week went well. I actually managed to get a few chapters in a couple of different stories completed. I'm hoping by mid-October, when my new long story starts, I'll also be back to double releases per week.

It has only been one week, and I miss having that posting on Wednesdays. It was fun checking to see how it was doing throughout the day. There is a good chance I'll have something posted on Wednesday 18th, but it will be on the 'ghostwritten after dark' account. I'll talk more about that story next weekend.

I wish I could do my surveys on here, but any stories you'd like me to continue? I have plenty more ideas in motion, but if people think there's life left in something, let me know. I'd love to do more of Ashley's Awakening, but spun off to Ashley's Education. I know people want more of The Creek, but some other people don't. It's a balancing act. But please let me know if I'm leaving ideas on the table with an older story (Canoe Trip is getting a follow-up, so don't worry).

Next up on Saturday is The Runner part 2. It is a longer conclusion, so be prepared. I don't know if I'll post a blog mid-week, I'll decide if I have anything to say, or I'll respond to feedback from this one.

Thanks as always readers,
-ghostwritten

Hello readers,

It's strange not having something posted during the week to talk about. I know I need the time to work on new stories but I kind of miss checking the views and ratings on a new posting.

A peek behind the curtain, the new serial story is going well. Should still be on track for mid-October, barring any unforeseen circumstances. It'll be a slower story than The Creek, with a bit more character build up.

There will be a new story this weekend with the working title The Runner, about an elite teenage runner who falls for her coach. It's a 2-part story, and I'll be curious how it is received. If well, I have an idea for another chapter. I really liked this one, it might be one of my favorites and I hope you enjoy it too. Let me know in the usual places.

In the next couple of weeks, there may even be a posting on the "after dark" channel. I finished a story a little while ago and have been saving it if needed for the main account, but it fits better over there. More details soon, as I need to pass it to my editor.

That's it for now, I hope to be back to 2 stories a week by late October or early November. Thanks as always for reading my stories and this rambling blog.
-ghostwritten

Hello readers,

Wow, what a week. I'd like to start by thanking everyone for their support on The Creek. I've said it before but this was something I'd had in my head for well over a decade and it's crazy that I finally typed it out. I did honestly think no one would read it but now it's the highest rating story I have, so thank you. Thanks for rating, commenting, and sending positive (or constructive) messages.

Now the goal is to learn the lessons from this to make the next long story even more successful (It's currently being written, planned release is mid-October).

I've had a lot of people ask me to continue the story from where I left off. I've declined to this point, since I don't like to repeat ideas. But, if something strikes me, I'm not opposed to revisit Jason and Emily in the future. Speaking of, is it better to post it as chap 6 or as a new story in a series? Writers, do you know?

Next week, there's only one story being posted. It's part 1 of a 2-parter, roughly titled The Runner (*title likely to change). I wrote this months ago and have been sitting on it. I really enjoyed writing it so I hope you enjoy reading it.

It will be a little quieter here for the next month or two, as I work to build up more stories. That means only one posting a week on Saturdays, and probably one blog, unless I have something to write about. I will be head down writing more, so I'm not going anywhere.

Oh, final thing. Thank you to everyone that followed me. I passed 200 followers recently and didn't shout it out. I hope to have more things for you to enjoy soon (and maybe something for the 10 of you on my other account).

As always, thanks for reading.
-ghostwritten

Hello readers,

Short one this week. How did people feel about A Girl at the Motel Pool's end? I know the story was divisive for some but I've also had several people reach out to say they really enjoyed it. I do wish I had done better with this story but mistakes are learning experiences.

We also have the end of The Creek, on Saturday. I hope the ending can stick the landing, so to speak. I'll talk more about it on the weekend, but what great support on this thing.

Thank you for taking the time to read my nonsense.
-ghostwritten