How to add images and are my chapters too long

Discussion in 'CHYOA General' started by Typhos, Feb 15, 2025.

  1. Typhos

    Typhos Virgin

    Hi all,

    I am new to this site and to writing erotic fiction in general, I am looking for some advice.

    I can add the initial image to my stories but can't find a way to and images to the chapters.

    Also

    If anyone can have a look and my two stories and advise if the chapters are too long, I have read other's and I feel that mine may be about 2 or 3 times longer.

    In general is it better to have less than more

    P.s

    Boobs
     
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  2. Spindizzy

    Spindizzy Really Experienced

    Boobs you sat? Hmm, well that is an interesting point.

    To answer your question: the site doesn't host images directly so you'll have to embed them as a link using this formula

    ![](image url ending in .jpg or .png)

    There's a more detailed guide here https://chyoa.com/chapter/Adding-Pictures,-Linking-Chapters,-&-Chapter-Formatting.320683

    Ideal chapter length is very subjective and opinions on what's best varies widely. I'd say, write to the length you're comfortable with rather than trying to fit your story to a set format.

    Finally, it's always best to include a link to your story when you're looking for feedback.
     
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  3. TheLowKing

    TheLowKing Really Really Experienced

    Boobs.

    As for chapter length, I'd err on the side of shorter rather than longer, online attention spans being what they are. Remember, just because they're called "chapters", doesn't mean you have to treat them as chapters. I almost always split what I originally designed to be a single chapter into multiple sections for CHYOA.
     
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  4. Typhos

    Typhos Virgin


    Outstanding thanks you, as I said I'm still quite new and am trying to create something that others will enjoy, the story i have worked on is

    https://chyoa.com/story/A-policewomans-lot.66639

    Again any advice is appreciated
     
  5. Typhos

    Typhos Virgin


    That makes sense, from my experience I can loose the mood if I am constantly having to select a chapter after a few words but others may find they get bored with my rambling stories

    Thank you
     
  6. enf_curator

    enf_curator Virgin

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  7. Typhos

    Typhos Virgin

  8. I think your chapters are fine in length. More detail is always good in my opinion. As for pictures, I would recommend only using them if you can stay consistent. Personally, I find it annoying when I see images that are just random porn thrown in. Doesn't matter if it's drawn, real porn, or AI, if the images are just random and don't match, I think it looks bad. But if you are consistent and use the same models then go for it.
     
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  9. Typhos

    Typhos Virgin

    Thank you, I agree it's understandable if a story goes in an unexpected direction and you don't have an image to suit however if it's a different face or body then it's probability better not to have it.

    What host site would you recommend for images
     
  10. I use imgbox since it's free, but I also only use pictures sparingly so I don't have a ton of them.
     
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  11. Typhos

    Typhos Virgin

    Thank you, I'll give it a bash