Is launching a web serial with 500,000+ words already written genius… or completely insane? After launching one Royal Road series with an enormous backlog of a million words, I’m about to do it again. Here’s why.

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00 Why Launch with 500,000+ Words?
00:15 The Royal Road Launch Strategy That Builds Momentum
00:55 Why Most Authors Launch Too Early
02:04 My First Launch was 1,000,000 Words
03:00 Why I’m Waiting to Launch My New Series
04:01 Preparing the Perfect Launch Window
05:47 The “Get Rich Quick” Trap for New Writers
06:40 Why Writing Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
06:57 Should You Publish Standalone Novels on Royal Road?
07:29 Don’t Deter Readers, Embrace Them

All of this is predicated upon your series being awesome! Beyond that… consistency matters more than speed. A massive backlog can dramatically reduce stress while improving your chances of building momentum. If you’re thinking about serializing your epic novels on Royal Road, ScribbleHub, Wattpad, Inkitt, Reddit’s r/HFY, or any other web fiction platform, your launch strategy can make or break your series.

Whether you’re an aspiring web novelist or already published, I hope this video helps you build a successful launch strategy for your next one. Happy writing!