lynerparel also, if you’re thinking of adding harem, try to make it a unique situation or sth so that it’s not your typical harem situation~
That way, many readers won’t be disappointed (if you’re troubled about that).
To tell the truth, I’m not really a fan of harem novels myself but as a reader, I’ll be happy if the author have fun in doing what he’s doing.

    GreasyBeer same here bro. And not to mention the pain of having those multiple girls leave u (not that I ever experienced it but a simulation in my brain made me shudder at it) because you can’t choose. People don’t understand the pain of having a harem till they have one of their own XD

        Troll_Fox I would rather get one girl in real life. We know that there will be no harem in our real life ;) Getting multiple gfs would be saying that you have a problem with reliability. If you want a gf, don't do something like be half-assed with them. I've also experienced such simulations in dreams. Scary...

            No harem - It is sloppy. A determined MC in the middle of a journey that has his own problems to deal with doesn't have time for romance, fifty or so girls to take care of and the problems that they bring with them.

            Don't make a harem, or else I'll drop your novel!

            Or make a harem, but it has to be good and can't be more than 2-3 girls. The MC can't be a stale piece of bread and you have to give equal Waifu time. If these requirements are not meant, I will come for you...in the comment section

              Misguided_Rooster Will try my very best to achieve making a good novel. :) I do think I'm kinda improving as I write... Well that's what I think. :p

                  lynerparel

                  I actually have somewhat the same issue with my novel where readers shout "there should be a harem tag" or "please no harem"

                  Though I really don't think about it much as I on;y read the comments to see what they think about the novel. Since we authors don't have control over our own tags or even remove the incorrect ones, i can't really do anything about what tags have been put there.

                  To me, when i deem a novel i read a harem novel, it means that the MC has trouble choosing between the various choices or straight out chooses more than one. (that's my own judgement of considering one a harem novel anyway) Since mine does not have that problem... (at least I haven't really decided yet?) Even if there are a generous amount of female characters, the MC's focus is completely on something else.

                  I don't know if this is going to be helpful to you or not but what I do is just write what I already planned while ironing out how to get there. Remember your original thoughts on what is about to happen and do not allow the comments to sway your own opinion because no matter what, some people will not like what you decide. Don't let the comments influence what you write ESPECIALLY the main choices/parts. I'm not saying don't listen to the comments but compromising with "what they are asking for" is a good way for one to lose the intended way.

                  Take note that most of the people reading your novel may not even be actively commenting. or if they do comment, it's the usual xp sect. Always remember that you have more readers in the dark than those actually trying to impact the way you tell your story. If your getting swayed by the comments, you can always stop reading for a few chapters and just come back at it afterwards. complete the thoughts you have on your mind goes because you are first and foremost the creator of the fiction they are enjoying. the fact that they are following your novel means that they like the content you started in the first place.

                  Just my two cents. hope it helps

                    lynerparel

                    My 2 cents.

                    Criticism and opinions can be placed into two categories and then dealt with by you.

                    Whenever a reader, (which includes other authors, critics etc), gives you feedback on an aspect you need to look at the root of the issue.

                    "The main character should have done this not that...." e.g. gone to paris, not stay behind in workshop training.
                    NEVER do what readers tell you to do, but ALWAYS look for the cause of the critic to learn from your "beta readers"

                    This way you can learn if something is boring, out of character, not enough depth of character, etc and you can make a decision if you want to change. But at least you got the message.
                    Collating feedback
                    If one reader tells you a joke isnt funny and four say it is. Then its funny. And vice versa
                    substitute joke/funny with - understandable, interesting, etc

                    Ok what does this all have to do with harems?

                    1) You cannot please everyone all the time. Don't even try.
                    2) What are the personality and motives of your characters? It should not be you or the readers deciding if there is a harem, it should be the characters. And in that if they did; it would not look like an anime harem, maybe more like a love triangle.
                    3) Listen to the readers intent, never let them bully you.

                        Now I'm really confused I got a comment today that's says I said before that there will be no harem. When did I say that?! I never did.

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