My Journey with Inkitt 2018-2020

My Journey with Inkitt 2018-2020

Hello all,

It's been a while and hope you're all safe during this pandemic that has forced us indoors. Though I have more time in hands than before, work has also increased considerably in the past weeks and keeping me engaged all the time. The COVID situation hasn't improved here or nowhere near improving unless they found a solution. I hope the hardworking researchers find the medicine/vaccine to this deadly disease. I bow to all of the front-liners who are working hard and I pray for your health. Thank you for risking your health and lives to keep us safe. 

I was writing a chapter to post on Inkitt last week and a thought crossed my mind. It feels like yesterday I joined them, but it's already been over two years. Looking back, I think it was one of the best decisions I made. 

2 years ago in Feb 2018, I wrote a blog post about my experience with Inkitt. If you haven't read that post, you can read it here. I also posted FAQs on Inkitt earlier, you can read it here. 

A lot has changed since 2018. Though I joined Inkitt in mid-2017, I started actively using it only in 2018. 

What has changed during these two years? 

Well, I became their VIP author and Inkitt Icon :) So far, I've had only positive experiences with them. Sure there were a few ups and downs throughout the journey, but overall it is a good experience.

When I started the Inkitt app was still under development and had very minimal features compared to its competitors. However, they have been consistent with upgrading their platform to suit both the authors and the readers. We got to work participate in their regular survey and able to share our feedback on the platform. What made me happy was to see our suggestions being considered and they fulfilled all of our requests.

If you see the web platform, mobile app, or the writing app it's much more user friendly with advanced features. 

The next thing to talk about is my relationship with the staff. They're still reliable and very quick with their responses. I appreciate the effort they put into interacting with me or checking in on me when I go a hiatus. Lol. I do that sometimes when life gets hard. But it makes me feel warm when the staff check-in asking if everything is going well with me. 

Both the support team and the operations team are very professional, yet friendly. I've had a few calls with them in the past and it's great to see many of my suggestions are taken care of. One thing that makes Inkitt stand apart from the others is their level of communication. At least I don't have to get through multiple gatekeepers to contact the HQ. Having them in a close reach offers me great assurance in all aspects.

The next is the community. Many readers had followed me from Wattpad to Inkitt. First of all, thanks to you. It is because of you that I'm able to do what I love to do the most. The community has been great with a more mature audience. Their honest feedback helps me grow as an author.  

I know many authors aren't comfortable posting their drafts online. The authors who write online are often looked down upon. But things have changed a lot for me. I think writing online is what shaped me into who I am today. The readers act as my beta readers and always keen to catch my blind spots. One thing I love is that when I slack off they are always there to remind me that I have a story to write. 

This has helped me with maintaining my consistency in writing and complete stories faster. My publisher was initially wary of writing online, but now they understand. I've heard many authors saying that the traditional publishers turning down their submission because they posted it online. Well, that's not the case with me. Also, Editingle Indie House, a traditional indie publishing house I co-own with my best friend accepts stories that were shared on online platforms such as Inkitt. We have signed a couple of Inkitt authors to be published under our banner.

Inkitt has been a safe place to share my original drafts for the past two years and my opinion hasn't changed. I feel assured with their secure platform and haven't had a single instance where I had to pull my stories off because of plagiarism. As an author, this is the first priority to me and one of the main reasons I'm staying with the platform. 

Inkitt allows me to share my stories to my readers for free, it helps me to communicate with them while protecting my stories. I like their new interface better and wish them better luck for continued success. 

If you aren't following me on Inkitt already, here's a link to my profile. My stories are exclusive to Inkitt and I also post bonus chapters of my published stories here. 

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Deception - Read the Excerpt here!

Deception is a new standalone paranormal romance that's now live on Inkitt. Read here...

Blurb:

The Lycan King, Aluxious had been a captive of Vampires for months. His only hope for escape is the naive and young Vampire Princess, Reyna. He'd do anything to get out of the hell hole, even if it is to break the heart of the unsuspecting Vampiress.

With their races once again at the brink of the war, Reyna must decide where her loyalty lies. Little does she knows, her decision could end the war or start another one that'd wipe their races off the earth.

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Chapter – 1

That sound stood different from the round of cheers and hollers. A feminine sob caught his attention, causing him to snap his gaze toward his left.

Zip.

The silver-edged spikes of the whip connected with his skin on the back, peeling away a chunk of flesh as it left. A hiss of pain slipped out of his lips as a sharp pain shot in alarm.

He heard it again. Muffled and choked out. Another sob. His bloody gaze swept around the crowd, searching for the source. He could only smell the Vampires. Interesting.

The whip connected again. This time, he purposefully made a noise of pain. Loud cheers erupted from the crowd and it was all he could do not to roll his eyes. While it hurt like hell he never gave them a satisfaction by making a sound before.

As expected, the sound came again in a form of a strangled cry and his blazing Amber gaze connected with deep topaz blues. Aluxious sucked in a sharp breath when the whip cracked again.

Tears trickled down her cheek as someone tried to pull her away. His nostrils flared, trying to separate her scent from the others. A vampire, he was sure. But young and naive. That would work.

The lycan masked the wisp of a smile and looked away. He could work with that sympathy. If he played his cards right then that would buy his freedom. Hope bloomed within as his gaze flicked to her again.

He roared when the whip connected for the seventh time that night. Not that his scream would lessen their blows. It would warrant more. They always beat him bloody and raw, until he could no longer stand. But he needed her attention. Tonight, things were different.

Killian's face twisted as he laughed out. Oh, how much he'd love to dove his claws into his chest. He'd take his time killing him. In fact, he'd kill them all given a chance. They'd kept him weak by injecting a lethal concoction of wolfsbane, nightlock and a few other herbs that was only found in Barrmount Hills.

Aluxious closed his eyes, focusing on the pain as his beast, bristled its fur. Weak. But still battle ready. His body coiled with tension as the whipping continued. Hatred and fury deepened in his heart, turning it darker.

It was the need for his vengeance that kept him alive. They expected him to give up, but he didn't. He wouldn't. An alpha never gives up. He was born into a long line of pureblood Lycanthropes. Defeat wasn't something they accepted easily. As long as he breathed he would fight with every fiber of strength in his cells.

The body wasn't strong anymore. It couldn't keep up with his mind. They'd planned his torture in a way they only allowed time for his skin to heal itself, only to cut him open as he bled. Night after night they brought him out to the throne room as they took turns, whipping him. Sometimes when they didn't get the satisfaction of his cries, they resorted to other torture techniques.

It was working. His beast was cracking. Little by little. He was giving into the madness of their primal nature as time went on. Only they hadn't realized it yet. Aluxious clenched his jaws as his body swayed. His eyes closed, not wanting to see the satisfaction in their eyes as they admired their handy work.

They'd pay. They'd all pay with blood and their lives. When he escaped, he'd bring death and destruction right to their doorstep. There won't be any escaping then. He'd spare none. 

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Reincarnated Love - Part 2 (Excerpt)

Reincarnated Love - Part 2 (Excerpt)

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Tina Turner sets out to rescue her best friend Katherine, only to get caught in the same vampire web her friend is in. An accidental mark binds her to the dangerous Vampire King Neculai, who hates humans. Was a bite enough to make them fall in love? The events in this book will pick up from the events of the first book ending.

Just as things begin to fall in place, their peace is threatened when the secret society of vampire hunters and assassins emerge once again, stronger than ever. Now, the vampire council must do something before all hell break lose.

CHAPTER - 1

Darkness.

Endless pits of darkness.

Swirling.

Churning.

Consuming.

The screams of his victims still haunted his memories as he continued to relive their painful deaths in his claws. The hopeless pleadings to spare their lives rang in his ear. Women and men. Their tear-stained faces looked up at him, pleading mercy–yet he felt nothing. They've wronged him. The place reeked of their fear and he drowned in it.

His body jerked within the confines of the dark chamber as he heard her beautiful voice again. She called his name.

"Neculai..."

The sweet angelic voice sang. Her giggles were like the chimes of a bell, always thawing his cold heart. Those eyes, swirling pits of forest green, lured him and locked him.

His breathing increased to heavy pants as her memories became vivid.

"My Prince..."

Her shock-filled gasp when he first touched her would forever be ingrained in his brain. Her pleasure filled moans and the way her body writhed underneath him was something he'd never get to see or experience again.

Pain and agony took hold of his heart at the sudden memory. Blood flowed through his dehydrated veins–direct from a live source, transferring her memories to him.

He roared and thrashed, trying to break free of the invisible force restraining his movements. The fire ignited his veins and heat seeping through the crevices of the dark chamber he was in. The blood supply stopped all of a sudden, sending him into a frenzy.

The tubes attached to his hands melted in the heat. He wanted to taste the blood, fill his mouth with the elixir of life. When his eyes shot open, he saw nothing but darkness, just like the one that lived in his heart.

Small wisps of energy surrounded him and he cursed when he realized what it was. He was bound by magic–ancient and dark. No sounds could be heard nor he had a chance of finding where he was.

Neculai closed his eyes, concentrating on the blood that now flowed in his system. If the donor was alive, he could take control. It wasn't long before he took control of the source, witnessing the chaos through her eyes, hearing the screams through her ears.

A witch drenched in blood came towards his blood donor, dragging the screaming woman towards an altar. When her chants intensified, he felt the fluttering of a heartbeat within the source. Fury licked his veins when he realized why he was being held captive.

His control snapped at the exact moment his donor lost her consciousness. The darkness that didn't belong to this world surrounded him. Neculai grunted, thinking of a way to stop this madness. There was no way he could allow them to complete the ritual.

Whoever it was, they wanted his strength and power. That meant his imminent death. A growl rumbled in his chest. He'd incinerate them all.

Just as the darkness began to suffocate him, he felt it. The ground above him vibrated. The crevices widened as more cracks followed. A wisp of light seeped through the crack and he gulped the fresh air now made its way into the dark chamber.

The magic that bound him became undone at the second wave of tremors and he felt the presence of a strong vampire near. When he broke free of his restraints and soared high, he noticed a female vampire punching the witch in her gut.

Smoke and debris hindered the visibility. He didn't recognize his surroundings. Just as he prepared to engage the witch, he heard it.

A distant cry for help. It was so low. He thought he imagined it. Then, he heard it again. The voice tugging at the invisible strings of his heart. Curiosity rose within him and he soon followed the sound. The cave shook again, the surrounding walls groaned, making him wonder if it would come down all at once.

Vicissitude - A Beast Within (2# The Lycan Series)

Vicissitude - A Beast Within (Excerpt)

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Sequel -THE UNKNOWN LYCAN HEIR (1# The Lycan Series)

When Abram meets Serenity in college his beast is entranced by the innocent beauty. What happens when her abusive boyfriend intervene?

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 Abram Maximus Steller was born as a human but was bitten and changed into a Lycan at twelve. Now, at nineteen years old, he goes to college with no big dreams as he knew his future will be next to Lucian as his trustworthy Royal Beta when he took over the throne from his Uncle Dominick.

Serenity Annika Dunlap is a transfer student who is always silent and minds her own business. Abram’s beast is strangely attracted to this exotic beauty with caramel eyes and worst of all she already has an abusive boyfriend possessive of her.

His need to claim her increasing day by day and a beast is rattling within him to make her his. What happens when Abram fails the internal fight with his beast? 

Will Serenity accept his love for her? What happens when they learn that the peace in the supernatural realm is just a silence that prevails before the storm? 

An evil, no one knew about is lurking in the shadows planning Lucian and Alexandra’s downfall. What will Abram do when his sister’s life is threatened once again?

CHAPTER - 1

“Harder!”

Abram punched with full force on Lucian’s command which he swatted gracefully before sending a kick to his ribs.

“Harder!” Lucian barked and Abram charged at him again with his beast surfacing a little.

Lucian was faster and evaded his attack without even breaking a sweat. Abram winced when Lucian’s hand connected with his back, knocking the air out of his lungs. He coughed and clutched his sides as his breath wheezed.

“Take a break, Abram. Nate! Your turn,” Lucian’s order came next and Abram sent a lopsided grin to Nate. Nothing was happiest in this world like watching your friend and partner in crime go through the same tough routine as yours.

Soon, Nate was eating mud and Abram doubled up with laughter. Every day Nate would place a bet he would last longer than Abram in the field with Lucian and lost graciously for past three years.

While Abram had good reflexes Nate was stronger than him, but easily got distracted during the fight.

“Looks like someone’s having a good day,” Alexa commented as she waddled towards him with her ever-growing baby bump.

“Mhmm... Nate is losing the bet once again.”

“I can see that,” she muttered and sat beside him on the log with great difficulty.

“Having a hard time?”

She grunted. “Try carrying a pair of twins in your belly for nine months. I couldn’t even sleep at night with all their fights going on inside.”

Abram chuckled at his sister and turned his attention to the field.

“Nate! Your enemy won’t be going easy on you. You’d be dead in a beat if you give an opening,” Lucian yelled as he choked Nate.

When he released the hold Nate ducked and went for his legs trying to swipe his feet off the ground. But, Lucian just stood unmovingly.

“Nice moving, kid. But, you’ll have to do more than that to knock me down,” Lucian growled before twisting his leg. If he applied any more pressure it would break.

“Lucian! Let the boy go. You’re hurting him,” Alexa called from the log.

Lucian let go of Nate’s leg and was near Alexa in a blink. His hands went to cradle her belly as he pressed a kiss against her mark, making her shiver.

Abram shook his head as he went to help Nate who panted on the ground, literally with his tongue out. Lucian has gotten so protective over Alexa the moment he discovered her pregnancy. Alexa mostly stayed indoors as Lucian’s beast went all defensive when someone besides their family tried to speak to her.

Last time they went to the mall to buy her some maternity wears Lucian almost ripped the poor sales guy, who was trying to help Alexa choose the right size. It took a combined effort of Abram and Nate to remove Lucian before he shifted.

After that incident, Alexa ordered everything online and never went out. Lucian’s beast was always on the edge and it reflected on their training as well. His protective nature has far to the level he slept in his beast form next to Alexa during the nights.

Abram couldn’t blame Lucian. It was like Lycan’s to protect their mate and children. Also, the pregnancy left Alexa very vulnerable to the attacks if it came. She couldn’t use her Qistina powers like before. It drained her ten times faster than before and Lucian has forbidden her from doing anything.

Though Lucian’s uncle Dominick suggested him to stay in the supernatural realm until childbirth, Lucian didn’t agree with it as he felt safer in the human realm. According to Lucian, his beast felt as if someone was watching them in the supernatural realm. He was restless and was always at someone’s neck trying to rip them apart.

When their healer confirmed the childbirth was similar to that of humans, Lucian immediately brought Alexa to their lakeside home in Hinesburg.

Abram took a swig from his water bottle as he looked at the couple engaged in some conversations. The ever growing love in the eyes of Lucian’s face was something he admired. He always looked at his sister like she was the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen.

He wondered if he would be behaving like Lucian if he ever found a mate. Now that he was nineteen years old, many girls tried to gain his attention. But, his beast would just shrug them off as if they were nothing.

Abram’s human side liked to drool over the beauty of the girls, his beast was a different case scenario. He just swatted them like they were nothing more than flies. No one entranced his beast-like Alexa did Lucian’s. He sighed as he got up and walked home with Nate, leaving the couple alone.

The Unknown Lycan Heir (1# The Lycan Series)

The Unknown Lycan Heir (Excerpt)

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When the Stellers take in the five-year-old Lucian, they doesn't realize the looks could be deceiving. He is a beast–a predator–devised to kill. Things take a turn when it is time for his first shift.

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Prince Lucian Armand Orszak–the only heir to the Lycan throne is on the run with his guardian Dimitri Van Speybroeck. Lucian is forced to leave the place and the people he has known his entire life at five. When his guardian is attacked and left immobile, Lucian finds himself on the streets.

Now living alone, rummaging through the garbage bins for food, he witnesses a young girl being attacked and saves her risking his life. He is taken in by her kind family, but everything changes when he hits puberty. He does not understand the change he is going through or the unheard beasts attacking him out of the blue.
What happens now with his enemies closing in on him and his feelings towards his childhood friend have changed to something different?






CHAPTER - 0.5


The storm was relentless. The wind howled with rage sending fat droplets of water inside the small cave. The moonless sky crackled with thunder and the lightning illuminated the dark outline of trees.
A small boy snuggled close to his uncle out of fright. He covered his ears with both his hands as a loud rolling clap of thunder followed the lightning.
His uncle held the boy so close trying to warm his shaking frame. They were both hungry and tired, the raging storm made it impossible for them to go out and they tried to take cover in the small cave they found.
They were wet from head to toe–the boy's uncle prayed silently that they stayed safe for the rest of the night. The man kept his eyes trained on the shallow cave entrance for any threat. He didn't believe for an instance that a storm this powerful was enough to keep them away.
He held the boy close with one hand as the other hand tightened on the hilt of his sword he kept secured in his hip. His ears perked up at the distant snarls, he cursed as he picked the small boy and ran out the cave.
He tuned his senses to listen to any noise as he ran from the ghouls, scavenger creatures which fed on flesh and blood. Running through the dark forest in a raging storm was never a good idea. Even with his supernatural senses, it was hard to see through the night while the wind slapped his face without mercy.
He could hear the snarls getting closer and he tripped over a root sending the boy tumbling on the forest floor as they were surrounded by the vile creatures.
"Uncle Dimitri." He heard the frightened voice of the boy calling from his right-hand side. 
He could feel the Ghouls surrounding them for all directions. He wondered, how in the hell did the Ghoul King Gograk have joined hands with the enemies of the Royals to destroy the only hope for the Lycan Kingdom.
He stood motionless as the ghouls advanced. Luckily for him, one ghoul crashed into the others and a fight ensued between them allowing Dimitri enough time to slip out of that place.
Dimitri thanked his lucky stars as he quickly dashed towards the boy in darkness following his sound. He found him holding a tree trunk in fear while he frantically called for his Uncle.
“Shhh… quiet Lucian.” He urged the boy to calm down–wanting no more attention than they already had.
Picking up the boy and loading him behind his back, he climbed the tree efficiently. The boy clutched his uncle so close as if his life depended on it. Climbing to the maximum height, he secured the boy to the branch. It was only a matter of time before the ghouls follow them here and he needed to escape them.
The wind has picked up speed, and the trees swayed at the force. Travelling through the ground was impossible at this moment. 
“Lucian, listen, we are in danger. I will kill them all before they get to us. You must stay hidden until I come back, do you understand?” He warned the little boy, who nodded vigorously as he hugged the tree branch tighter.
He climbed down a few feet and found a tree branch comfortable to stand he waited for the ghouls to come at him. He pledged the Royals he would keep their son safe, and he was planning to keep it until his last breath.
Dimitri held his sword tighter as the snarls got closer–he cleaved the head of the first ghoul and slashed the second one's limb as it tried to get hold of his legs. The creature fell with an unpleasant ear piercing shrill, which echoed through the storm. 
The wind howled like a madman as it mercilessly commenced its own attack on Dimitri, forcing him to stagger a few steps back. The tree branches shook with its animosity forcing Lucian off the branch.
Lucian, who was falling off the tree, got hold of another thin branch on his way down and held on to it with all his might. Somehow climbing between two branches, he hid his face behind the trunk to avoid the onslaught of the wind.
Dimitri could hear the boy’s whimper. Lucian was only five-years-old and small when compared to other Lycan children. 
More screams followed as Dimitri continued to slash at his enemies without remorse. The ghouls kept coming, being on top of a tree they had no blind spot to attack him and Dimitri was like a ghost unleashed.
One creature climbed behind him as he fought two vicious ghouls. They seemed stronger than others and evaded his sword skilfully. Somehow Dimitri separated the head of one ghoul when the one behind him slashed him with its claws drawing blood. 
Dimitri howled as pain filled his entire being, the other ghoul at the front pounced at this opportunity and Dimitri screamed when they bit down and chewed down his flesh. His sword slipped from his hands and they stumbled down to the ground hitting every branch below on their way.
Falling from a tree at least fifty-feet taller was not a pleasant experience. 
The creatures were separated from Dimitri at the impact and he lay on the wet ground unable to move his limbs. His spine was broken and his wounds were bleeding profusely making it impossible to heal at the usual rate.
He couldn’t hear the snarls of the ghouls anymore–he wished they had died or knocked out at the impact.
Bodies littered the ground around him and the rich putrid smell of their blood filled his nose, making him gag. The downpour or the wind did nothing to take the scent away. There were at least fifty and more should be following soon. They always traveled in groups.
“Lucian,” he coughed and pain shot out from his spine at the movement.
“Uncle Dimitri.” He heard the faint voice of the boy. “Come down,” he whispered taking shallow breaths trying to be gentler with his injuries.
The boy had strong senses, and he was sure he would hear him. The downpour made it hard for him to breath and it took a few minutes before Lucian reached him.
“Lucian, come here,” he beckoned him closer.
Lucian’s body shook badly with fear and cold as he reached for his uncle. 
“Prince Lucian Armand Orszak, listen carefully. Before I continue, I need you to trust me and promise me first.” Dimitri raised his hand weakly, and the boy promised without hesitation.
Dimitri smiled–the boy never broke his promise once he made them. It was how he was brought up–to always stand by his word.
“Lucian, as you can see I am injured and cannot accompany you anymore. They will come for you and I cannot let that happen. You must run and never stop or never look back. You must run until you are safe. Never forget your name and know this, no matter how long it takes, I will come for you, Lucian.” Dimitri finished taking short breaths.
“Uncle Dimitri, I don’t want to leave you,” the boy cried making his heartache.
“You promised me, Lucian.” Dimitri reminded him and the boy gasped looking at him.
Dimitri sighed, “Come close.” He kissed his forehead and cast a protection spell on him. 
“Now, run my dear Lucian. Stay alive and don’t forget who you are. I will come for you,” he said releasing the boy.
“Do you promise?” he asked as Dimitri chuckled.
“I promise I will come for you if I survive this.” Dimitri couldn’t lie to the boy. He was dying, the injury was fatal and he would die if the bleeding doesn’t stop.
The spell he put on the boy would temporarily hide Lucian’s scent and he should be far away from all this chaos–when the spell wears out. He watched the boy as he got up and ran, his eyes closed and was claimed by the darkness shortly.                      

The Tomb_Book Review_Inkitt

The Tomb:

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5 stars

Unusual/Interesting Plot!

I enjoyed reading this story very much. Thanks for sharing it here. It was well written with good descriptions.

Rachel travels to the Black Forest Island for an archeological dig and soon finds her team mates missing. When all the puzzle pieces fall into place it was something they weren't prepared for.

I loved the way it started. It kept me hooked with various twists in each chapter. To be honest, it's been a while I read something that took me through unexpected turns and I honestly loved it.

The mystery surrounding the tomb almost the better half of the story is exciting. The tension was slowly and surely building up. A few scenes reminded me of the movie Dracula returns in a good way.

I was certainly not prepared for what happened after the discovery. It also gave me a full satisfaction of watching, what I'd define as a perfect horror movie. There was enough amount of mystery, action and romance.

I loved the way the author kept it original. Looking forward to read more from this author.

Spoiler alert - Don't get attached to any characters in this book.

Frequently asked questions about Inkitt

Frequently asked questions about Inkitt

I am new to Inkitt, so are many readers. I can't express my gratitude that you've gone as far as to download the app to read my stories. You are the best readers I could ever ask for: Loving, understanding, supporting and caring. I love you all so much.

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You'll receive a notification just like Wattpad. Also, I will post a chapter update here, saying that Chapter - xx is now available on Inkitt. Below is how you receive notification on Inkitt, it's similar to that of Wattpad.

 

1.2# It is my first observation on Inkitt,it is harder to navigate on the app.not like here in wattpad where it is so easy to access currents reads and/or any new updates.

It gets easier, once you are familiar with the app. If you go to your library, there will be three tabs - Current reads, History, Reading lists. As for the updates, you can also see it on News feed if you are following the Author. If you missed it, Inkitt will send you an email notification about the new chapter you haven't read yet.

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Unlike Wattpad, you can only like a story once. The more readers like the chapters, the more chance for me to win the contest and sign the publishing deal. It's simple, just press the heart icon.

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Leaving a Review is simple. Just click the star icon (review). It will open a page like below.

 

Just click the stars. Fill the review with your comments, if you have any or you can also opt to leave the stars alone. The more reviews, the more attention the story gets. You can only review once and it allows you to edit your review later on.

 

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It's just like Wattpad. You can comment, on every single chapter and I can respond to you. It works only on phone app.

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You can follow only from your mobile app. Go to my profile and click follow button.

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There will be a small message Icon in the profile and you can message me from there. Also, unlike Wattpad, Inkitt allows you to use all sorts of emojis on personal messages :D You can message only from the phone app.

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6# Why did you move your stories to Inkitt?

Inkitt offered to pay me an incentive to write on their website. I agreed to write because it doesn't put any extra pressure on the reader, since it's free of any costs.

Also, as a struggling writer, I could use the money. My internet doesn't come free, you know ;) And, I need it to connect with you all.

7# Are you leaving Wattpad? Will you move all the stories to Inkitt?

No. I won't leave Wattpad. However, the recent happenings are not that motivating. I'll continue to post the chapters here, but they will be marked private. I have my reasons.

Completed books are moved to Inkitt. Ongoing books will stay here until it's completed. And then, it will be unpublished.

8# Does Inkitt prohibits you from posting your story here?

No. Unlike Radish, they don't demand me to pull out my books from Wattpad. They encourage me to post here, but on delayed timelines, so both of us can benefit from this.

9# How is your Inkitt experience?

I am loving it.

First, every single story submitted to Inkitt goes through a quality check before being approved. Second, I have a representative, who responds to me without fail.

This ensures the safety of my work and the editorial team doesn't allow any story that doesn't meet their quality requirements.

Lets just say that the quality writers with good stories, stand a greater chance of being found in Inkitt. There stories are not shadowed by countless erotic one shots or cliches.

10# Is there any other reason you moved onto Inkitt?

Yes. Inkitt offers a publishing deal to the writers if their books performed well in their site. So on a long run, I really hope this would work out for me.

11# Is there any other way I can contact you?

Of course. I am always available on Twitter (Cathy_Edward10) and Facebook (@IamCatherineEdward). I changed my twitter username from BookwormWattpad to Cathy_Edward10.

Also, you can email me at jcnisha@gmail.com. Much safer way to converse, what do you think?

Also remember, bookmark this link and whenever you read the updates, please go through this link. https://inkitt.app.link/RA_catherine10.

I also have a facebook and Whatsapp group named - Catherine's Book Cafe.

Click here to join my Facebook Group. 

Message/Email me for Whatsapp group invite.

12# How do I add the book to my library/public reading list?

Click the Download icon (ribbon like icon on your left hand bottom in mobile). 

Now, choose the library or public reading list you want to add this to.

The book is added to your library. 

13# How do you share Inkitt books on Social Media?

Open the story in the computer and on your left there will be sharing icons. Choose the social media of your liking and share. On your mobile, you have in below.

14# For readers who got the below error message, Inkitt's response is below:

Please make sure that the readers have the newest version of the app installed, and also, they may be seeing the message because they either don't have their birthdays set or aren't 18+, since that corresponds to your books as well. They should go to their profile settings and adjust accordingly.

Below is the screen shot of my profile on Inkitt.

HAPPY READING!