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Author Sim

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.

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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.

Write imaginative stories to impress critics and readers alike. Your writing quality, your internet popularity, and the compatibility of your chosen storytelling elements will determine whether your novel turns a profit.

Discover tropes that work well together to boost your novel's rating.

Read esteemed works by famous fantasy and science fiction authors to discover new genres and literary tropes that you can incorporate into your own stories.

Post on social media to build a following and generate hype for your upcoming novels.

Dream or reality? Strive to become a bestselling author—learn, adapt, and try again until you make it!

Key Features

Write novels and fanfiction to discover 330+ narrative synergies

Study 9 fantasy and sci-fi classics to learn 200+ literary tropes

Grow your social media following with 20+ unique post types

Unlock powerful upgrades across 9 skill tree branches

Encounter 130+ events, from writer's block to tax season

Earn all 62 achievements on your journey to becoming a bestselling author!

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