Understanding Your Analytics

The author analytics dashboard gives you a clear picture of how your stories are performing. Access it from your Author Dashboard by clicking "Stats." Here you'll find an overview of your key metrics over customizable time periods.

Understanding what each metric means helps you make better decisions about your writing:

• Views — Total chapter page loads. One reader reading 10 chapters counts as 10 views.
• Unique Readers — Individual people who read your content. A better measure of audience size.
• Followers — Readers who subscribed to get notified when you publish new chapters.
• Read-through Rate — What percentage of readers who start chapter 1 make it to your latest chapter. This is your most important metric for story quality.
• Engagement — Comments, likes, and bookmarks across your chapters.

Your analytics tell a story about your story. Here are some patterns to watch for:

Sharp drop-offs after specific chapters may indicate pacing issues or a plot point that didn't land well. Consider revisiting those sections.

Spikes in views often correspond to external sharing — check if someone recommended your story on Reddit or social media and engage with that community.

High follower-to-view ratio means your existing readers are loyal. Focus on consistency to keep them engaged.

Drill down into individual chapter performance to see views, likes, and comments per chapter. This helps you understand which chapters resonate most with readers and which might need revision.

Pay special attention to your first three chapters — they're where most readers decide whether to continue. If you see a big drop between chapters 1 and 3, consider strengthening your opening.