Hi! Thanks for reaching out. That's a great question, and it's something all of us writers struggle with.
From my experience, the key isn't to chase readers, but to attract them with a high-quality story and a professional setup.
Here are three things that have really helped me:
1.Strong Tags: Use specific tags that describe your story's genre and themes perfectly. Don't just use #horror, use things like #psychologicalhorror, #atmospheric, or #gothic so the right readers can find you.
2.High-Quality Cover & Description: A professional cover and an intriguing description are the first things a reader sees. It's worth spending time on them.
3.Engage with your Community: The most important part. Reply to comments, thank people for votes, and engage with other authors in your genre whose work you genuinely admire. Build a good reputation.
I hope this helps! Keep up the amazing work with your own stories.