I have a trash novel prototype, with lots of unoriginality and plot holes everywhere. Give opinions.

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So, uhh, I got bored and started writing my thoughts and fiction on wattpad( do we censor site here on mangadex?), but after rereading it over and over, it such a trash that shouldn't even exist for my standard of literature.
But, lately, I've been reading lots of trash that make me think, "My story ain't that bad compared to these."
Yeah, any opinions is nice (definitely not because I want attention).
https://www.wattpad.com/story/353333317-before-the-catastrophe
 
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I too, was bored so gave it a shot. I'm no writer, so I'll give me thoughts purely from a reader's perspective. (Do note I made it only to chapter 7, logic came upon me then to stop). And before anything, forgive me if you found my words harsh. I do hope you continue to strive hard and improve.

The greatest flaw is the English. Awkward sentences, word choices, grammar. It makes it really hard for me to be absorbed into the work. I only pushed through since I figured I should at least read a few chapters before saying anything. It's not the bad English you get from reading translated works, that I can still work with. This is English I hear from those who speak it as a second language. Which in some aspects are better, but in readability I'd say is worse. I could give examples but then that would be my entire comment so I'll refrain from it.

On that note, the dialogue. I cringed reading it. There's nothing else to add other than the fact it's generic and awfully written. Also, stop abusing "quotations" on your "words" to "intent" so blatantly, it's "annoying".

That's my first complaint with your work. The second is the setting. I have no idea what it is. Reading the prologue, it's a regular Japanese high school setting. What unfolds is not exactly something I'm keen of reading for the prologue of a story with the title "before the catastrophe". And in the first chapter suddenly there's inventories??? Your time hopping back and forth was a bit weird so I'm still confused actually. Anyhow, for the next few chapters, nothing interesting happens. No further light is shed on the settings or the plot. The characters and dialogue you had weren't that interesting either

Then on the 7th chapter some exposition happens. And I just don't feel the payoff of having read 6 chapters for it.

In short, improve on your language, characters, and pacing. I still haven't gotten to the plot after 7 chapters so I can't comment on it. Granted the chapters are short, but having to press the next chapter button can take me out of the mood.

Once again, I apologise if you took offense in my comments, I just wrote what I felt in boredom, so I'm not as mindful. Hope my thoughts help
 
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I read some of your story, and I agree with Cubicle.

I have one more tip, don't try to explain your jokes. We, readers, are not that dumb, we can understand when something is funny without you telling us it's funny because of this.

It's good to write, you should continue, not a problem if it's not perfect. You will be more skilled before you know it.
But I think you should try writing in your native language because your english doesn't seem to be good enough to have more subtility in your writing.
 
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I read some of your story, and I agree with Cubicle.

I have one more tip, don't try to explain your jokes. We, readers, are not that dumb, we can understand when something is funny without you telling us it's funny because of this.

It's good to write, you should continue, not a problem if it's not perfect. You will be more skilled before you know it.
But I think you should try writing in your native language because your english doesn't seem to be good enough to have more subtility in your writing.
yeah, I was thinking might as well write in native language first, since well...most of them doesnt make sense like at all.
Thanks for the feedback
 
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On that note, the dialogue. I cringed reading it. There's nothing else to add other than the fact it's generic and awfully written. Also, stop abusing "quotations" on your "words" to "intent" so blatantly, it's "annoying".

Then on the 7th chapter some exposition happens. And I just don't feel the payoff of having read 6 chapters for it.
quotation truly is annoying, I read it back and yeah it so damn annoying to be honest.
Also about the pacing, I still confused whether to make it fast or slow, since I need to build things up 'cause you know, chapter number still so low and information is needed.
Thanks for the harsh words I like it harsh.
 
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Live in Japan, translate that to JP and you will be a millionaire. This will kill off 1:39 world. Well, even if 'this Yen a millionaire will still live a comfy life..
 

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