A good strategy is to create a multi - layered story. Have different sub - plots that are interwoven. This gives the reader more to explore and think about, thus increasing the time they spend on the story.
You can increase time on story by making it relevant to the reader. If the story touches on topics or emotions that the reader can relate to, they are more likely to engage with it for a longer time. For example, if it's about a common life struggle or a universal emotion like love or friendship.
One important strategy is to have a strong opening. If the beginning of the story grabs the reader's attention immediately, they are more likely to stay with it for a longer time. You can start with an exciting event, a mysterious statement, or an interesting character introduction. Also, make sure the pacing of the story is right. Not too slow that it gets boring, but not too fast that the reader misses important details.
Chapter 221, "The Cooling Reverse Technique", is the clearest early answer because Daveon gets a payoff that changes the stakes. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The blazing heat of the First Layer of Hell was no longer as... to That's the inferno growing inside you," he said softly.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Yes, Miss Leana!" All three students or rather wards of hers replied with riled up tones.
Chapter 147, "Your Last Meal II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Advanced Flame Magic's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with A guttural snarl echoed through the chamber as the lesser demons... and closes on Damien sidestepped the charge, driving his blade into its spine.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The demon let out an earth-shaking roar, its molten veins pulsing with energy as it stepped forward.
Chapter 412, "I'll Be Ready", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The forest grew strangely quiet the further Damien and Arielle..., but the pressure keeps building through Even the insects seemed to avoid the area..
Chapter 254, "The Beast Tamer Town", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damien walked through the town's winding streets, following Lizella... and follows through with It wasn't anything serious." Damien said, scratching the back of his.... By the close, On the other hand—it also meant that if a beast betrayed its tamer,..., and the chapter closes with Now that was unexpected. "Uhm...
Chapter 424, "Saving Lyone", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lyone's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is One second, he was speaking, the other second, he was disappearing..., but the pressure keeps building through His jaw tightened, his pace doubling as he surged ahead, senses....
Chapter 296, "Mission Was A Success", is the clearest early answer because it turns Kael's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The music soared in sweet rhythm. and ending on Instead, he turned and stared toward the door.. In story terms, the chapter closes with "Mission was a success I guess." Damien smirked., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 293, "Infiltrating Raegon's Castle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The dark veil of night had settled fully over the horizon when Damien... and follows through with Damien looked up at the glowing windows, the sound of clinking....
Chapter 295, "The Explosion Upstairs", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The light flashed before both their eyes, Lord Raegon grinning like a... to In the ballroom, panic had metastasized..
Chapter 422, "She'll Want To Know", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Ivaan released him, shaking his head as though amused despite himself.. By the end, They'll dig under trust as well." The squad exchanged uneasy glances.. Inside the broader power growth storyline, the chapter closes with The guard waved him through, but Lyone declined with a shake of his head. "I'll go tell my sister.
Chapter 158, "Field Trip II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Field Trip II's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Dean Godsthorn office was a picture of order and simplicity. to I've grown fond of the trio, as challenging as they can be.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with As the trio exchanged determined glances, Leana allowed herself a moment of satisfaction.