Story FAQ & Help
This FAQ provides answers to common questions about the story section.
Welcome to our FAQ page! Here, you'll find answers to common questions about the gay erotic stories. Whether you're seeking tips on how to get your stories noticed, how ratings are calculated, or general tips for authors, this section provides all the information you need.
If you have any questions, or have suggestions, please contact me. I'm always happy to help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration is free and easy. After signing up, you'll need to validate your account using the code and link sent to your email. If you don't receive the code within a few minutes, check your spam folder as it can sometimes get stuck there. If you still don't see it, feel free to contact me.
When filling out the registration form, you'll create both a username and an author name. The username is used for logging in, while your author name will be displayed on your stories to readers. You can choose whether to show your email address or post anonymously, and you also have the option to add a link to your personal website. If you have a Patreon account, you can update your profile later to include that. Additionally, you can write a short biography about yourself, which will be displayed on your author profile page along with all of your published stories.
New stories are published daily at approximately 13:00 UTC / 9:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Changes made to published stories will not appear online until approved. You can add as many stories as you like simultaneously, but typically, I will only publish one per day.
To add a story, simply register for a free account. Once you've validated your account, log in and find the story submission form in the navigation bar at the top and click on 'Submit Story'. Fill in all the required fields and click submit. Be sure to include a strong description and relevant keyword tags to help attract more readers to your story. All submissions are held for approval and are published once per day.
To prevent losing your work, write your story in a document on your computer or mobile device, then copy and paste it when you're ready to submit.
Don't worry if the formatting looks off after pasting your story - any extra spaces or strange formatting will be automatically corrected before it's published. You can also use the built-in editor on the submission form to add your own formatting, including headings, line breaks, horizontal lines, and bullet lists.
Use spell check and proper paragraph formatting to enhance readability. You can also use the built-in spell check feature in your browser by right-clicking on the text. I recommend something like Grammarly for ensuring correctness and clarity.
When submitting a new story, you can easily add chapters to an existing story. Once you've added your first story, the next time you submit, you'll see an option below the title field to choose whether it's a new story or a chapter for an existing story. Simply select 'New Story' or pick the existing story from the list, and your new submission will be added as a chapter.
You can add images to your story through the editor in the submission form. However, images cannot be uploaded directly to our site. Instead, you'll need to host the image on an external site (such as Imgur or Dropbox) and provide the link to the image in the editor.
When you submit a story, you'll need to assign it to a category. Categories group stories into broad themes or genres, such as romance, daddies or mystery, helping readers explore collections that match their general interests. Tags, however, are specific labels that highlight particular themes, fetishes, or types of sex within your story. These help readers discover stories with more detailed or unique characteristics.
As an author, you don't need to select tags from a list. Instead, you can suggest tags that best describe your story. The editor will then match your suggestions to existing tags to ensure consistency across the site. This helps avoid duplicate or overly similar tags, keeping the system streamlined and easy for readers to navigate without overwhelming them with too many options.
To edit your stories, click on 'Edit Stories' in the menu, and you will be presented with a list of all your stories. Please be aware that only stories that have already been published can be edited. Select the story you want to edit, and you can update the text, add tags, change the description, and more. Edited stories are not published immediately and must be approved before they appear. If you edit a story multiple times before approval, the latest version will overwrite any previous edits.
To increase the chances of readers picking your story, it's important to write a compelling description. Make sure the description gives a clear and engaging summary of what the story is about—more detailed descriptions help capture attention. Avoid overly generic summaries, as they can discourage readers from giving your story a chance.
In addition, use relevant keyword tags thoughtfully. Tags help readers find your story and understand if it matches their interests. The right tags can make your story more discoverable, so choose ones that truly reflect your story's key themes and elements.
You can update your user profile at any time. You have the option to change your author name, add or update a link to your personal website, Twitter, or Patreon profile. You can also modify your email preferences if you want to post anonymously. Additionally, you can edit your biography, which appears on your author page along with all of your published stories.
Our rating system uses a 10-point scale, but readers can choose from 5 voting options, which are weighted between 1 and 10 to simplify the process. Each time a new vote is added, the overall rating is recalculated. However, ratings don't update immediately; the site refreshes a few times a day, so ratings may seem to "jump" suddenly. It's common for ratings to fluctuate in the first few days after a story is published, but they typically settle into a more accurate average as more votes come in. Authors shouldn't be discouraged by early low scores—ratings are just a guideline and can vary for many reasons.
The formula for calculating the new rating is:
((Total Votes * Current Rating) + New Rating) / Total Votes
For example, if a story has 10 votes with a rating of 8.60 and receives a new vote of 5, the new rating becomes 8.27:
(10 * 8.6 + 5) / 11 = 8.27
This keeps the rating fair by considering all votes.
We encourage authors to comment on other stories, as it's often reciprocated and can lead to more engagement with your own stories. Our current comment system uses Disqus, which requires a separate login and username, different from the one you use to submit stories. However, we're planning to create our own comment system soon. While comments are great to receive, many readers prefer to stay anonymous and enjoy stories without commenting. Don't be discouraged—this is completely normal!
To ensure a great reading experience, we generally don't list stories that are too short. Readers appreciate stories that take time to develop, rather than just a few sentences. However, poems are an exception and are always welcome for publishing, regardless of length. So, if you're submitting a story, make sure it has enough substance to engage readers!
Each story listing displays the title and chapter (if applicable), followed by the author's name, which links to their profile where all their stories are listed. You'll also see the date the story was published, a brief description, and key data such as the rating and number of votes (represented by stars), the total number of readers, and the estimated average reading time. There is also a link to the story's comment section and up to 7 relevant tags associated with the story.
Stories depicting illegal acts or promoting harmful behavior will not be accepted. As a general guide, submissions should comply with the laws and regulations of the country you reside in. Ensure your content does not include explicit violence, hate speech, or violate copyright laws. We strictly do not accept stories that involve sex with minors. All characters portrayed must be over 18 years old. Please report any story you believe may be illegal or inappropriate.
You retain full copyright of your story and are responsible for its content. By submitting, you grant us the non-exclusive right to publish it on our platform. If you'd like to remove your story, simply contact us, and we'll take care of it.
If you come across any stories that involve minors, prohibited content, have missing chapters, or any other issues, please use the report link located at the bottom of the story. Simply click the report link and select the reason for your report. Your submission is anonymous, but it helps us improve the story section and maintain quality moderation.
Helpful resources for authors
- Grammarly - A writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
- Hemingway Editor - Helps with readability, suggesting simpler sentence structures and highlighting overly complex sentences.
- Thesaurus - A useful tool for finding synonyms to diversify language and avoid repetition.
- Quillbot - A paraphrasing and writing tool that helps rephrase sentences, improve clarity.
- World Anvil - A world-building tool for authors, particularly useful for fantasy and sci-fi writers.
- Patreon - A platform that allows authors to earn money from their supporters
- Google Docs - A free, cloud-based writing tool with collaborative features.