It would be nice to not have so many silent readers

First ever blog here, didn’t think I would but I guess it’s a good as time as any to express myself, about how it feels to be the least supported seulrene author with so many silent readers. I get that not everyone will comment, and I am completely grateful for those who do take their time out to comment on what I write, and I do write because it’s what I want to do and it’s helpful to me, but it would also be nice if I didn’t have as many silent readers as I do. I know other seulrene authors can get a lot of comments easy and it does make me go, Well what is so wrong with me? Why can’t I get as many comments for all my efforts? It could be partly I don’t write a lot of cliche stories, some are cliche plots but I tend to mix things up, and a lot of readers I think just want to read straight up cliche all the time, and seem to not want to read other type of stories, they might not be ready for, I understand. But it just be nice to know that feeling of being that kind of author who gets comments rather than a lot of private messages saying things that could have also been said in comments.

 

It’s actually a bit hurtful in a way to keep getting private messages that could have just been easily said in a comment. People use the excuse of being shy, but you’re still saying it anyway PM or in a comment doesn’t make a difference, so I suppose I just tend to block out a lot of things and focus on my writing as I genuinely love it and have ideas, but am I a less upported and unappreciated author? Probably yes to an extent, and I guess I have gotten used to it. I have a few amount of genuinely supportive readers who will comment and let me know as an author they do like my stuff. It would be great to have more non-silent readers. People don’t truly understand how difficult it is to write anything, but want to of course keep reading without any support to the author, maybe people take a little time out to give that author a comment and let them know you like their work, most of the times really good authors quit because of the lack of support. But I really do appreciate so much my few readers who have supported me and I thank you guys, it helps sometimes to want to keep writing.

 

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MeloMera #1
It cheers me up a little that I'm not the only one who's going through the same thing.
I spend hours just writing one chapter and when most of the readers stay silent or delete their comment it makes me think what am I doing all this for?
So I tried to encourage them to comment but really.. it doesn't seem to work and the last thing I want to do is force the readers to comment because I hate begging for upvotes and comments.
Comments are the only thing that motivates me but now I'm truthfully getting a little exhausted. And I feel ashamed about that because there are few readers who comment everytime I update the next chapter.. so.. yeah I could really relate what you're going through and I want to thank you for speaking your feelings out because I really needed it.
Icarowoon
#2
I know its really late but you know Author, I regret my decision to not read your stories until Sembreak to have a reading marathon of it, in which clearly didnt happen, its a really weird habit...I am really sorry, it is foolish of me. I just saw this now when I checked your account and instantly regret it, I didnt realized what I was doing on Authors like you are unfair when I go read and comment to others. I was contemplating to whether message an apology or just shy away hahah...I choose to apologize, So, I am sorry if im one of those readers that makes you feel unappreciated, I am sorry I became an inactive fan for what? Months now. Again, I am sorry for not giving any support. I can understand if you are angry. But I will be a better now! Your stories are really good! Theres no doubt to it! Authors like you shouldnt even doubt your worth as a writer because of silent readers, tho I can understand why now. I dont know if im making any sense right now but I really appreciate those Auhtors especially like you, who makes new stories everyday (thats really hard to find) having an Author like you here, we sure are damn lucky...I am deeply sorry again Author.
thaatwriter
#3
Honestly I was thinking last night that you were an underrated author! like the amount of stuff u put out is astounding and the ideas u have are so unique and pleasing to read, as an author I can relate to the whole comments thing, it doesn't really take long to leave a comment so the next time I find time to read ur fics I'll drop something i hope that this doesn't discourage you to not write because you're clearly passionate! for me it's none of my stories have been featured so I feel a bit like a ty author but it's something i'm overcoming i hope we can both recieve the feedback we want!
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alexyoong #4
Silent readers, admit it or not, will always be a disappointing things in author's life. I used to write some stuffs too, and honestly, the amount of subscribers and upvotes were nice, but all comments from my readers were the one who kept me motivated to write more. Even the simplest one could make me feel more appreciated. So I can understand why you feel so disheartened by the disproportional comments to subscribers in your fics, esp the one you decide to be on hiatus right now.
I used to think that these silent readers are an inevitable and understandable existence in fics world. As not everyone can express their opinion well, or maybe to shy to tell their minds to the world. I were like that too when I was younger tbh. But as I read and write more, I realized two things: (1) expressing my mind in the form of comment is my way of gratitude towards the author who have spent their time writing something for me to read, and that's the least I can do for them, while they're doing it unpaid; (2) any kind of comments are appreciable and I shouldn't be shy to express it, unless of course offending one.
I hope more readers can realize that and so supporting more of your works in the future. You are a great author and I'm honestly amazed by how many stories you have written so far. Not just the amount but also the contents. I hope you keep having interest in writing because it'll be such a lose if you stop.
asdfghjkl309
#5
I'm guilty of doing this as well, I sincerely apologize. Truthfully, I've just started shipping and reading fanfics of seulrene just recently. One thing for sure, your writing caught my attention and made me want to read / learn more about this ship. I've proceeded on following both your stories and blog subscriptions to be updated. After reading this I've realised the lack of suppor from my end as well. I'm still not finish in reading all you fics but i'll surely leave a review and message when I do.

Thanks for writing and sharing great seulrene fanfics to read. Please do keep up the good work and don't ever doubt your talent. Himnae Author-nim!
MistressOfAngst
#6
You know it totally seeing such GREAT authors go through this deal. Like you don’t know how many gem pieces I have found where there is rarely any comments, upvotes OR anything yet some other plots and such will have up so hundreds of comments and crazy people. I’m sorry that you are one of them because I enjoy your stories so much and I really do look up to you as another writer. Because you really have a passion of both Seulrene and writing, and your plots are beyond amazing. I love having our discussions. I really wish I knew the answer to WHY they are so silent and do what they do, but girl I don’t know either because legit my readers are mostly silent asf (lol welp) but I do hope that after seeing this message some of those readers will not be afraid of being so “shy” with you and open up a bit more outside of PM’s ❤️