How to Track Your Reading Progress: Tools and Methods for Web Fiction

Reading multiple web novels across different platforms? Here's how to keep track of everything.

The Problem

Multiple platforms: Royal Road, Scribble Hub, Webnovel, Kindle, etc.

Multiple stories: Reading 10+ stories at once.

Different update schedules: Some daily, some weekly, some irregular.

Lost place: Forgot where you left off.

No organization: Can't remember what you're reading.

Method 1: Platform Features

Royal Road

Follow System:

• Follow stories to track updates
• Get notifications for new chapters
• See your followed stories in one place

Reading Lists:

• Create custom reading lists
• Organize by genre, status, etc.
• Easy to manage

Bookmarks:

• Bookmark your current chapter
• Easy to return
• Platform remembers your place

Scribble Hub

Follow System:

• Similar to Royal Road
• Track updates
• Organize stories

Reading Lists:

• Create lists
• Organize favorites
• Track progress

Webnovel

Library:

• See all your stories
• Track reading progress
• Get update notifications

Bookmarks:

• Save your place
• Easy to return

Method 2: Spreadsheet Tracking

What it is: Using Google Sheets or Excel to track everything.

Why it works: Complete control, works across all platforms.

How to set it up:

1. Create columns: Title, Platform, Current Chapter, Total Chapters, Status, Last Read, Notes
2. Update as you read
3. Sort by platform, status, etc.
4. Use filters to organize

Pros: Complete control, works everywhere, customizable

Cons: Manual updates required

Method 3: Reading Apps

Goodreads

What it is: Book tracking app that works for web novels too.

How to use it:

• Add web novels as "currently reading"
• Update progress manually
• Set reading goals
• Write reviews

Pros: Popular, social features, reading goals

Cons: Not designed for web novels, manual updates

StoryGraph

What it is: Alternative to Goodreads with better features.

How to use it:

• Track reading progress
• Set goals
• Write reviews
• Discover new books

Pros: Better features than Goodreads, reading stats

Cons: Less popular, manual updates

Notion

What it is: All-in-one workspace that can track reading.

How to use it:

• Create a reading database
• Track progress, notes, ratings
• Organize by platform, genre, status
• Use templates for structure

Pros: Very customizable, powerful features

Cons: Learning curve, manual updates

Method 4: Simple Text File

What it is: A simple text file with your reading list.

Why it works: Simple, works everywhere, no app needed.

How to set it up:

Reading List:
- Story 1 (Royal Road) - Chapter 45/200 - Last read: Jan 15
- Story 2 (Scribble Hub) - Chapter 12/150 - Last read: Jan 14
- Story 3 (Webnovel) - Chapter 8/100 - Last read: Jan 13

Pros: Simple, works everywhere, no app needed

Cons: Manual updates, no automation

Method 5: Browser Bookmarks

What it is: Using browser bookmarks to track stories.

Why it works: Quick access, organized by folder.

How to set it up:

1. Create folders by platform or genre
2. Bookmark each story at your current chapter
3. Update bookmarks as you progress
4. Use bookmark names to track progress

Pros: Quick access, works everywhere, simple

Cons: Manual updates, limited organization

Best Practices

Update Regularly

Daily: Update progress daily to stay accurate.

After each reading session: Update immediately after reading.

Weekly review: Review and organize weekly.

Organize by Priority

Currently Reading: Active stories you're reading now.

On Hold: Stories you've paused.

Completed: Finished stories.

Want to Read: Stories you plan to read.

Track Key Information

Current chapter: Where you are now.

Total chapters: How long the story is.

Last update: When the story last updated.

Your last read: When you last read it.

Status: Ongoing, completed, on hold, etc.

Rating: Your personal rating.

Notes: Any notes or thoughts.

Recommended System

For most readers:

• Use platform features (Follow, Bookmarks)
• Supplement with a simple spreadsheet
• Update weekly

For power readers:

• Use Notion or advanced tracking
• Detailed organization
• Regular updates

For casual readers:

• Use platform features
• Simple text file or bookmarks
• Update as needed

Platform-Specific Tips

Royal Road

• Use Follow system for updates
• Create reading lists for organization
• Bookmark current chapter
• Check "My Follows" regularly

Scribble Hub

• Use Follow system
• Create reading lists
• Bookmark current chapter
• Check updates regularly

Webnovel

• Use Library feature
• Bookmark current chapter
• Check for updates
• Track in app

Multiple Platforms

• Use spreadsheet or Notion
• Track all platforms in one place
• Update regularly
• Organize by platform

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not updating regularly: Progress gets lost.

Too many systems: Confusing and hard to maintain.

No organization: Can't find what you need.

Forgetting platform features: Missing built-in tools.

Not backing up: Lose your tracking if something happens.

Create Your Own Tracking System

Can't find a system that works? Create your own:

• Spreadsheet: Complete control
• Notion: Powerful features
• Simple text file: Minimal and effective
• Combination: Use multiple methods together

The Bottom Line

Tracking reading progress is essential for reading multiple web novels:

• Use platform features: Follow, bookmarks, reading lists
• Supplement with tracking: Spreadsheet, app, or text file
• Update regularly: Keep it current
• Organize effectively: By platform, status, priority
• Keep it simple: Don't overcomplicate

The key is finding a system that works for you and sticking with it. Try different methods and see what fits your reading style.

Your organized reading list is waiting. Set it up and never lose your place again.