The forums help out a lot. I've already seen a lot of good stories on here, read things I wouldn't have otherwise, and chatted with a lot of cool people.
If you just updated, I want to see it! I'm sure other people do as well.
I recently updated today with 3 additional chapters in my novel. It's about a 30 year old man reincarnating as a red-haired baby girl in an old-school world with a, let's say, non-progressive culture.
Give it a chance!
And I look forward to reading your replies with your own stories!