Should I?

Okay serious matter here. I'm just going to ask you guys straight out.

What would happen if i were to leave asianfanfics?

 

Lately you guys have noticed my updates have dropped DRAMATICALLY to what they used to be. Honestly, I have no motivation whatsoever to write.

Before i started wwriting fics i used to get ideas here and there abotu possible stories that i could maybe write or draw about. Once i started writing on AFF i found it really exciting and i'm really surprised at how much i was able to achieve here. However, with the lack of motivation i find that writing fanfics isnt fun as it used to be anymore.

I would force myself to think of ways to write. Force myself to spend hours on a computer staring at a blank screen.

I used to write fanfics just so that i could remember my ideas for future, you know, look back on what type of thoughts i had. But with the growing number of readers, all i've been getting is pressure.

The constant comments telling me to update, asking me to put this in the fic, asking me to put that.

If it's constructive criticism then i would gladly accept, but if you just want me to write about... idk KhunFany or KryBer inside my TaeNy based fic, it just makes me feel as though my efforts arent appreciated. What makes it even harder is that I try to make everyone happy and end up forcing myself to write about a ship that I have no clue existed or whom i don't ship whatsoever.

I get to decide what and who i write about. I don't like letting people down when i can't fufill a request.

 

 

 

 

To me, writing used to be about releasing stress from life's hassles. But now, it's become even more hassling than life itself. Writing an update when i don't feel like it makes the fic that much more unappealing. 

My fic called 'My Guardian Angel' is a typical example. Before when no one asked me to update, i would update regularly, but now all i ever see in comments is 'update soon'. Ideas don't flow in constantly. They come and go. I was really excited to write that fic. It had a huge twist plot, cute romance line and even some drama and comdey. I wrote down all those ideas and ended up with about 18 pages of notes. Those notes are still on my desk, untouched for god knows how long. Why?

Because I have just lost all my interest in writing it.

 

I'm starting to feel as though my other fics are slowly turning into MGA. Sometimes when I'm updating, i feel as though i'd rather do more homework (not english hmwk though). I just lost my spark guys....

I don't know if i can get it back... Even taking a hiatus has proven diffifult since people still continue to inbox/msg/comment asking me to update. They don't ask for anything else. They just put 'update soon plz' or... 'great update. update soon'

Those comments have the power to lower your motivation by half. You can ask any author out there. single sentences are not motivational comments. 

 

That's all I have to say I guess...

I think I need to take another hiatus. I am just over writing for the moment. Maybe I might be able to re-light my spark.

 

 

 

 

Bubbles Out~

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buynlara #1
AFF leave, NOOOO, please do not stop writing, if necessary take your time, those who value your fic and your writing, we will know to expect ... I have told other authors and I tell you too, do not let anyone pressure you at time of writing, you are the author, if they want, then write their own history, I realize that perhaps they are delighted with your stories but they must remember that you are a human and not a machine ... take your time, resumed reading your fic and find inspiration in them.
teacups #2
Don't force yourself to write updates because of readers ^^ (im sorry if i ever said update soon by the way O.O i cant remember). Once you get an idea and you feel like writing, take your time and let your creativity flow and if you need a break, take one. Think about why you started writing in the first place and the joy it used to bring to you only. just write your own story and don't let the readers choose and stick to your own ships :P
if you want to leave aff, you have every right to, i would personally be sad because i really like your fics, but its up to you. if you feel like you need to leave then by all means to so. i cant really say anything else except for that if you truly hate writing now and its a burdon, quit. if you still somewhere deep down enjoy writing, just take a long as break and wait for the ideas to come back and don't feel pressured by people who keep telling you to update. FIGHTING
GorJessSpazzer #3
This is really sad, i already find my favorite author in you but if you decided to leave AFF or be in hiatus for you lack of motivation then is good, some readers don´t understand what the motivation means for a writer and they still ask for an update.
Honestly i made an account because i found your stories.
Whatever your decision is i will support you always and relax meanwhile you are in your hiatus and maybe learn to cook some cookies ^^
deadlykiss #4
Facts you should know before reading this:
I am or was a silent reader. (I AM SORRY PLEASE FORGIVE ME D:)
I have no experience in writing fanfics (Besides reading them)
I am not sure if this is going to be biased or not.
Opinions are involved.
If you were ever to leave AFF I'd approve of your choice 100% because I don't think I have the right to tell you or pressure you to not leave. (Even though I'd prefer you not to) ;-; 2 Lines in and I'm already a hypocrite....Anyways if you choose to stay however what I think you should do is go on a break, clear your thoughts e.t.c.(Maybe then you'll gain motivation... somehow?) Either that or CLEARLY STATE, in your story, blog, profile e.t.c that YOU are the motherfking BOSS here. And you will update, when you want to.(At least once I think you mentioned something about comments that say Update Soon don't help you somewhere in one of your stories...but yeah.) Obviously authors aren't robots that vomit up ideas every few hours. I think comments that say Update Soon in a Reader's perspective is like saying," Oh! Hope you have a fast and speedy, NOPROBLEM run on thinking up the next chapter as well as a reminder to the author to BETTER UPDATE BEFORE I RIP YOUR BRAINS OUT AND UNSUBSCRIBE A:KFJA:SKdfjasd. That kind of thing. To be honest, deep deep deep deep deep down inside, I as a GREEDY reader, I too want to you to improve your update pace a little step as well but choose to ignore that feeling. Guess a free lesson on patience..
Well you are one of the few who have inspired me to write (even though I gave up on the 1st paragraph ._.)
AND TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT UNSUBSCRIBED. WELL. You're missing out on some killer taeny moments. Just saying.
sketchbooked #5
;( i'm going to cry now brb
paper_human #6
I'm honestly saying in this situation, be selfish, which you haven't been at all nor have the capability to be, anyways (not that it's a good thing to be capable of).
It's YOUR decision, not anybody else's, and it's YOUR stories; you should write for yourself and only yourself, and if for anyone, then the readers who have always supported YOUR original ideas endlessly without rushing you or demanding anything more than you have to offer. Honestly, all those people who message you and ask you to do something in your story that's not yours, ignore them. You have your own reason for writing, and it isn't so you can play out a fantasy that someone else desires.
So take a break and maybe that motivation and inspiration will come back, and maybe not. Just wait for that flow to come back, and if it doesn't let it go, but don't try to force it back or take pressure from anyone.
SicaFeverZ #7
Damn woman, you need to go on a break. I think all writers can relate to what you're saying. Sometimes, you just gotta ignore the readers and finish the story because it's your story. It's not some kind of game where the readers get to choose the ending. Well.. 99% of books and stories are supposed to be where the reader cant choose to ending. Right?
LOL come on msn sometime. havent talked to you in a while.
ShinyAvarice #8
If you really want to leave then we can't stop you. So if you do end up leaving then I think I will miss our conversations more than your stories. By all means take this "vacation" from writing for as long as you need. Readers do have to learn that it is the authors story and the author will decide when they will update and what will happen in the story.

Good luck with everything and I really hope you manage to get that spark back.

Avarice Hwaiting
rae_rae #9
They're right. Don't ever leave AFF. Just go take a break and go on a Hiatus if you must. ^_^
We understand you, and all of us will be willing to wait until you've ignited that spark once again. You need not force yourself to update, take your time and rest. With your growing popularity and with the enormous numbers of your readers, sure you must feel pressured because of the demands. Keep calm and stay away from AFF from the mean time, so as to be free from all the hassle and the pressure. Just go back as to what you've used to be, writing for fun, writing as an outlet from everydays hassle and go back to liking all those bubbles to free your self from the stress and pressure. ^_^

Hwaiting Jenny ^_^
ambrosaur #10
Don't even think about leaving AFF. You already left LSU, which made me extremely sad... But knowing that you were still going to keep contact with us on here, made me feel more relieved. I usually would comment after I read updates but I haven't been reading lately, updates are just bookmarked by me (on queue) because I am trying to spend more time with the others before school starts. I don't know when I'll catch up with them, but just give me some time kay? ^^ I will give out those constructive criticism if you want. No guarantees that they'll be good (mainly cuz I'm still a noob at the English language tbh)

Okay, I feel off topic hahaha

Just go take that hiatus dude. Keep us updated on twitter (that's right! I stalk you on there mwahahaha lol) If you need someone to talk with just come up to this dino aka me :)

Love you, buddy ^^
Staggerymusica #11
You are a great author ! I don't have much to say. Don't force yourself to write an update if you're thinking it's become a pressure for you.

I love you, author!
invicarious #12
Don't worry, just take a break ^-^ I love your stories, but as an author myself, I can see how you feel...take a break for as long as you want! Just don't leave Asianfanfics, you might regret it someday! You deserve a nice long break :D take one~!
Immafanytastic #13
Hey there! I understand how you feel, totally. I felt this way too. Just take a break. (: don't leave asianfanfics, please. Your stories are just amazing and I read them so I know how to improve on mine. If you leave, I dont know how to find examples for improvement. You've been a great help to me, if you don't know. If you're really leaving, I wish you all the best in life. You can still chat with me on twitter(: @_babytotoro
Hope you know that there's a not 'update soon' reader here(:
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