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I think it heavily depends on the author. Many people write here to try to make money. They get a contract and get going until the money dries up. Maybe they end it there. Maybe they just give up.
Those that don't find themselves getting a contract also may give up too.

The ones that truly do aim to finish a book are typically ones that plan to self-publish it or something, which you will find at a higher probably on a site like RoyalRoad.

I personally plan to finish my stories (I've completed 2 short ones). My longer novel spans multiple volumes, and I've continued to update consistently without the need of a contract driving me. It's also on other sites.

So these are the kind of conditions you want to look out for if you plan to invest in a book that is sure to reach an ending.

kazesenken did you reject the contract?

kazesenken What I don't get is why no one realises the app is called Webnovel. All the 'originals', which I also don't understand why they're called that, read more like fanfiction, AO3, or wattpad types. Actually a lot of content on Wattpad is generally better. If they wanted to get published, yes, they should do so on Royal Road, Wattpad, etc. Here, this site is meant for Webnovels; completely different from books and novels, like Manga/manhua/manhwa and webtoons. I think most people just upload stories on here for the perks and aren't serious at all (big reason why they don't finish). Long stories on here should be at least 500 chapters if done right, and even that is short for a webnovel. I don't think any of the 'originals' fit the profile. In the beginning and through 'til now, I've thought of continuing my work and posting it on here, since Patreon doesn't have stability. But my story always was an actual Chinese Xuanhuan webnovel that had many chapters planned (with high update rates), which was why I never have. I find it odd that no one else seemed to do their own

low and high is the percentage. It all depends on the writer, their life in balance and support received. If a story is not supported by the site, the writer was banking on readership and wasn't receiving it; chances are that they'll park the story and try something else.

Everyone has their own reasons to write. Those who seek money from their stories before they're experienced will find themselves flailing unless they are supported and guided.

I think it'll depends on the author. Everyone have different life and many authors here are not full time author. Besides, if they couldn't reach their expectations/goal (example: earning, readers, ranking, or something else), some author might drop the story and move to something else they'll find worth more of their time. Ofc, there are also those who still continue regardless. It just depends on the person him/herself.

As for translation, it's mostly based on income Ig.

CacackleLasson It depends on the authors tbh. If we are considering the original section, if a book is doing well, then unless the author has some issues IRL that prevents him from writing, he is bound to continue.
There are also authors that write because it is fun and a form of stress relief for them.

Now, if we are considering the number of books that are dropped, then it is a lot. 3% is an understatement. For a safe estimate, we can consider the novels in the top 500 to not be dropped (many within this rank are dropped and many outside are not dropped despite the lower traffic. let us just assume this number.)

Now, roughly speaking, there are 65k active webnovels (updated at least once a week). Don't ask me where I got this figure. I can't remember. If you look into the many thingies on the site, you will find it somewhere around the corner.

(500/65000)x100 =0.7%

Since this is an online platform, where the barrier of entry is almost none (As long as you know how to smash your head on your keyboard, you can become an author), such a case is bound to happen. Now, remember that the case is no different in Royal Road.

But, the only reason the number of dropped books there is far less than here is due to the toxic readers there. So, unless an author at least has some confidence in his writing skills, he wouldn't post there. So, a form of barrier exists there. As for wattpad, I don't know. It is an abyss for dropped books and stuff.

CacackleLasson

As most people have already said, it totally depends on the author.
Some authors never abandon a novel, others can't seem to complete them.
There are every kind of author out there, and it often depends on their motivation, their purpose for writing, and their success.

This website is open for everyone to release their novels. As such, it means that you get a few diamonds in the rough for each mountain of novels you encounter. The fact that Webnovel offers money, although not much it is still something, is at least enough to motivate many to continue on, and I think that the amount of dropped novels on this site is not as much as on others when you consider the sheer amount of novels that are here.

This is just my thoughts, I do not have any sources to back up my theory, so if I am mistaken, then so be it.

DragonKnov

Yes, I rejected both contracts I was offered. There was no point as I may self-publish later and even the MGS is chump change in my eyes.

kazesenken juvenile chicken scratch

Lol Kaz.

kazesenken I transitioned away from Royal Road even though I had a vastly larger audience there cause little of the feedback was useful.

Personally I finish everything (even if it's 1000+ chapters) before posting it so if I ever drop it it's because something terrible happened to me.

LinYang
I would never be able to do this. The readers' comments are what motivates me to write and keep me disciplined to write daily. Without it, I'd probably skip a day cuz I'm tired, and so forth and before I know it, several months would pass by before I actually write again.

PsyberRose Honestly quite relatable, but my fear of missing a deadline overwhelms everything else XD