New Milestones Thread

[TheLobster]

Today marks my first year of writing (well, publishing) on Literotica.

With 22 stories and 985 followers, I'd say I've been doing rather well. Some other stats of note include:

• 1.2 million views
• almost 14k votes (with an average score of 4.54)
• 250ish comments received
• 2.2k favorites

Though it might seem like I post mainly in I/T (8 stories there), I actually submitted stuff in thirteen categories; to most of them only once, though.

Beyond those potentially interesting numbers I don't actually have any groundbreaking insight to share on this "momentous" occasion. I've been dipping my toes into many ponds, mostly because of all the various contests and events I felt like participating in, and this next year I suspect I won't be chasing them with nearly the same zeal. My WIP folder isn't exactly overflowing with unfinished tales right now, but the IDEAS.md file has quite a few entries I might develop at some point.

What's more likely, though, is that I'll simply chase the next plot bunny that shows up

 

[PennyThompson]

OMG, today I received a private message from a voice artist who had made a VA version of one of my stories, shared a rough edit with me (it's really good) and asked permission to publish it

This is the first time someone has wanted to do something creative based on MY WORK and it feels amazing!

 

[Rob_Royale]

Just topped 901 followers. A very good feeling.

 

[THBGato]

OMG, today I received a private message from a voice artist who had made a VA version of one of my stories, shared a rough edit with me (it's really good) and asked permission to publish it

That's so cool! Which story? I can imagine your lingerie salesman story working really well as audio as it's basically a monologue.

 

[PennyThompson]

That's so cool! Which story? I can imagine your lingerie salesman story working really well as audio as it's basically a monologue.

Yup that's the one!

I won't out the VA yet until they're ready to publish and advertise, but they did a very charming job of it!

 

[SimonDoom]

Today marks my first year of writing (well, publishing) on Literotica.

With 22 stories and 985 followers, I'd say I've been doing rather well. Some other stats of note include:

• 1.2 million views
• almost 14k votes (with an average score of 4.54)
• 250ish comments received
• 2.2k favorites

Though it might seem like I post mainly in I/T (8 stories there), I actually submitted stuff in thirteen categories; to most of them only once, though.

Beyond those potentially interesting numbers I don't actually have any groundbreaking insight to share on this "momentous" occasion. I've been dipping my toes into many ponds, mostly because of all the various contests and events I felt like participating in, and this next year I suspect I won't be chasing them with nearly the same zeal. My WIP folder isn't exactly overflowing with unfinished tales right now, but the IDEAS.md file has quite a few entries I might develop at some point.

What's more likely, though, is that I'll simply chase the next plot bunny that shows up

Congrats. Those are good numbers.

 

[SouthernCrossfire]

My most recent story, A Crazy Little Thing, has done well with rating, views, favorites, and comments, but it's also done great on the Views to Ratings ratio. After one week (and about half a day), it has 14,565 views and 1,100 ratings for a Views to Ratings ratio of 13.241, my best ever.

And though it's not a real milestone, it sure feels like one: Tomorrow, I'm scheduled to have my second story published in 8 days after three months of what seemed like fruitlessness as I bounced between seven or eight stories, missing every planned contest and event that I tried to hit. I envy some of you who can knock out a new story every few days!

 

[kitmarlowe]

My first story just hit 200 ratings. Feels like a small but important milestone!

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

Cracked 200 followers somewhere in the last week or three.

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

I've been dipping my toes into many ponds,

What's more likely, though, is that I'll simply chase the next plot bunny that shows up

Feet people might hop on that bunny.

 

[kitmarlowe]

I realise that this only has 10 votes but I'm taking great joy in getting my first red H today

 

[THBGato]

Congratulations!



I had my 6th number one story... for about 12 hours! But it was lovely while it lasted. Thanks to everyone who voted. X

 

[MillieDynamite]

I'm so envious.

Congratulations!

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I had my 6th number one story... for about 12 hours! But it was lovely while it lasted. Thanks to everyone who voted. X

 

[ShelbyDawn57]

Congratulations!

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I had my 6th number one story... for about 12 hours! But it was lovely while it lasted. Thanks to everyone who voted. X

Careful, quality and success like that attracts haters. just saying... Good job, and congrats.

 

[THBGato]

Careful, quality and success like that attracts haters. just saying... Good job, and congrats.

Oh they already arrived long ago! I'd be offended if the top list trolls ignored me!

 

[PennyThompson]

200+ followers!! It's not much compared to some of you superstars, but it felt like a good milestone to me

 

[MillieDynamite]

I'm so depressed. You're a fast riser, young lady.

200+ followers!! It's not much compared to some of you superstars, but it felt like a good milestone to me
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[PennyThompson]

I'm so depressed. You're a fast riser, young lady.

Oh no but you're out there ACTUALITY PUBLISHING and GETTING PAID, and that blows my mind

 

[MillieDynamite]

Well, most of the pay comes from blogs and podcast scripts, which are 'written' by (for actually) people who are too lazy to research and write their own material. And a couple of published writers who, well, they pay me so, enough said. I only pay for Donnie's preschool and buy some shoes and dresses for myself or Jo with my published work under my pen name. But I am actually impressed with your progress in such a short amount of time.

Oh no but you're out there ACTUALITY PUBLISHING and GETTING PAID, and that blows my mind

 

[SmokingFap]

200+ followers!! It's not much compared to some of you superstars, but it felt like a good milestone to me
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Congratulations, Penny! And that's why they're called milestones. They aren't the destination, just the proof that you're moving towards where you want to be.

 

[oneagainst]

Milestone 1: first step outside of Lit - I submitted A World of Our Own to the Seattle Erotic Art Festival and was accepted!! (Un?)fortunately I'm not going to be able to make it to the U.S. for the start of May to do a reading, but will take the win!

Anyone else going?

 

[Rob_Royale]

Milestone 1: first step outside of Lit - I submitted A World of Our Own to the Seattle Erotic Art Festival and was accepted!! (Un?)fortunately I'm not going to be able to make it to the U.S. for the start of May to do a reading, but will take the win!

Anyone else going?

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I'll have to remember that. I'll about
eight hours away.

 

[PennyThompson]

Okay I know I posted a milestone recently, but I have to share another one... Having just completed my first series, I also realized that it passed 100,000 views! I know it's an arbitrary number, and includes who knows how many bots and such, but it still feels meaningful and pretty dang good

 

[crazyness1]

I don't know if this is considered a milestone. Only started writing about 3 months ago so I really don't have much to talk about in terms of followers/views and what not, but I've finally started writing in the genre that I've always wanted to write in (BDSM). Outside of two books I've read partially, I have basically zero literary/realworld experience in the genre but it's a category that's always fascinated me. So far, really enjoying the challenge!

Anyways, I suppose this is more of a personal milestone. Oh also I suppose it's a milestone that I started writing on Literotica. Never in my life did I ever picture myself publishing works on here. So I'm kind of proud of that.

 

[TheLobster]

Tragedy in three acts.