Hey Michael, If you read a chapter you’ll notice a bar of sorts at the bottom of the page, it gives you options such as reading another chapter and also writing a review. Hope this helps.

This contest has exposed me to a valuable network of fellow writers. I had no idea this was here until my sister told me to enter the contest. I enjoy the prospect of staying connected somehow after the this is all over, no matter what happens. I’ve picked up quite a few books, and we can help lift each other at least up to quill. I’d like to keep track of each other and maintain friendship way beyond this contest. I’m also trying to buy a few more books whenever I can. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. You can email me at madmrbutler at gmail.com

Or you’ll come to the conclusion that most of us know already: Only about 1% of your followers will actually read your updates. Inkshares is pretty spammy. They notify you of EVERYTHING via email. Someone likes something, you get an email, someone looks in your direction, they send you an email. 

I remember people in the first Nerdist contest emailing Inkshares telling them to stop, until they finally installed a "opt out feature". Even still, that’s not the default setting. 

Basically, don’t expect your followers to read, or comment, or even do anything more than maybe press "Like".  Heck, even getting followers is awesome enough. 

The people that go out of their way to review, or highlight excerpts are really taking some extra, above and beyond time for a book that may not even get published. So thank them profusely. Otherwise, be happy with followers and: let people do things at their own pace. They will come in time. 

Don’t rely entirely on Inkshares as your sole marketing platform. Their intent, is to be there eventually, but they aren’t yet. There still needs to be a larger amount of readers who are coming to support upcoming works. As the author, you have to draw new blood to the site. Get some loyal fans of yours to leave a review, and then others, and more will come. 

At least... all of this is my opinion anyway. So, take it or leave it. I tend to be a bit harsher on the reality of crowd funding than others. If you want to get a sale, it’s not going to be by releasing chapter contents through the updates. You are pitching a book concept that may be 1 year out from being in print. I would try other hooks. 

Imho, you should only release enough of your book to draw people into your world, show off your writing and initial ideas, then do other things. Look at @John Robin and his Maps, or @Joseph Asphahani and his updates, or @Janna Grace with her crazy bone auction.