advice regarding fics?

 

what would you do if you started this fic but just lost the idea completely and you're pretty sure you don't want to continue it anymore? i've seen authors who just leave those fics alone on their accounts, and other authors who delete the fics entirely...

ngl i've deleted 3 fics on this account already bc i ended up dissatisfied with the stories, but that was a year ago when i was new to aff. now, i feel like the current fics i have on this account, there are certain expectations that come with them? mostly bc they have more subscribers and i keep getting questions on "when will you update so-and-so, i'm still waiting for this fic", and i'll feel bad if i delete them, but i just. i'm not happy with how they turn out orz, and i do want to "clean up" my account...

idk what to do ): sorry for rambling it's like 1am here and i have class in another 7 hours but i can't sleep T.T

 

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alexian #1
Hi dear
If you are not satisfied with your stories then you can make new twists in them
Like from a bad guy to a good guy with change of heart( because himans dones change)
Or you can make too sappy idea into a little angst with some criticàl situations... just dont leave your stories if lits of people love them...
Life is full of surprises... so damn bring some twistss which makes you happy
Because if youvare not happy the you cant write your stories...
G9od luck with them...
N plz dont leave them unfinished.. cause i love them tooooo.....
Have a nice day
pcywyf
#2
Stop beating yourself about it. If you don't want to write them /it/ anymore, then don't force yourself. I don't think something good will come out from something that's forced. Ngl I want you to continue it (you know that lol), but if you're gonna continue because of the /pressure/ I/we have put on you, then I don't think it's 100% worth reading because it's not something from the veins of your heart (wow the drama I have on here lol). Yes, the fic has lots of readers/subscribers/upvotes/fans, and many have waited for an updated, but isn't the long hiatus enough evidence that a very slim chance is there in the open for the fic to be done? Even the ~otp~ themselves cannot force any author to finish a story the author doesn't want to. A good story is something that's done wholeheartedly, and if your heart isn't fully in it, then I guess it's time to delete the story. Or you could just let it be there so the readers can still re-read them, for old time's sake? Hehe. Idk if this "advice" of mine helps, but I hope it does. I don't want you to worryyyy so I want to kinda lessen the burden you have right now ;;; Go my queen! Love you lotsa! If you want to talk, know that I'm here, kkay?
cherrychipmunk
#3
I know this far from the advice you want, but... please dont delete what we were, who we are... Coz. I really like it, even if you're not continuing... just. Keep it there. Like, so if I wanna, I can always go back and reed? And others can read it too..?
Does what I say make sense?
sekaifanatic #4
I'm not really sure if this would help cause I've never written a fic before but I guess u could ask other writers for ideas or just the readers in general and about being dissatisfied the viewers opinion could help if the feedback's good then you're doing ok
LittleStarinthesky
#5
I know what you mean, I stopped writing one of my fics (two, if you count the one that I didn't like and want to start over but didn't yet) because i was busy and then completely lost the incentive to write. I'm goning to write it again during the summer after exam with a friend who's going to help me (she likes to write too). I guess you can get one of your friend to constantly bug you to update, because the stress of a due date will put ideas into your head. the writers who publish books have their assistant to remind them every time, and the small idea of a due date will make you rack your brain for ideas
mint_bora10
#6
Well... all I can say is that you have to understand the feelings of those who subs to your story, author nim. I don't see the problem from your side over here. I see it from the readers. They love your stories and if you don't like how it turns out, maybe you can ask them for an opinion. What you should do, what you should write, or you can ask them how they want the story turn out to be.
Just don't feel like those who say "please update soon lalala" are a burden to you. It's their nature because they sub but they don't get what they expected first from you so yeah..
If you want to clear up your mind, go take a break. Hiatus. Or whatever as long as you can come back here fresh and new and I'm sure by being that, people will only love you more :)
HnxEXO
#7
I guess I know how's your feel right now~ and I often find my favs authors discontinue or delated the story~ and sometimes it make me feel sad and angry because I always so eager toread their update that I always check if they will update the story~ but yeah know when you started to write a story you must ready with all the consequence from the start you begin in the world of writer~ but m feel happy and greteful because even though you feel dissastisfed with your story you still trying to infrom us to talked about this~ you are really a responsible author and I feel lucky to make you one of my trusted authors~
So my advise is that maybe you take a hiatus so when you finally have an idea or you have the mood to write again you still could update the story~ but actually it is up to you.. Because you're the one who write and have the idea~ so I don't want to pressed you more with being immatue and keep pressing you to update the story~ so yeah take your time and choose the best choice for you and maybe the readers ? :)
Fighting author~ ^^
deerjjanggu #8
Umm i understand it may be hard but its your story whatever u write we'll be happy i guess and just let it flow i think u can write whatever u want and then if in the end you dont satisfy with it u can remake? Lol im sorry im not the writer i think i cant give better advice :(

Buuut what im trying to say is do whatever u want, just let it flow, and dont feel burdened because it your stories :)
decessus
#9
I guess I understand what you mean; but if you really feel pressured and dissatisfied, why not just put them on Hiatus and when you get the idea; whenever it comes, write it.
myliuka
#10
you are the writer, I bet it is hard when you feel blocked, so I wouldn't be mad, it is your choice and if you are not happy with how they are going, that means that we are not getting 100% out of the story either! maybe don't delete them completely, just go on hiatus? you never know.. maybe you'll get inspired one day and then regret that they are not there anymore? Anyways, whatever you decide, I still admire you very much!
oohsh_kimmji
#11
Maybe you could adopt the story to someone else? I have a feeling I know which story this is about
ohsekaiis
#12
If you're not happy with the way your stories are going, you should just delete then ;; I like your fics a lot, and it would be weird if i can't keep reading one of them, but you need to feel fine with what you're giving us. Writing is the same that when people says "if you can't love yourself, don't expect others to love you", maybe it's not fully the same, but it can cause you to stop writing; if you force yourself just for the sake of your readers, you'll get tired of writing fanfics or so. Whatever you choose, i'll support you ♡
ShanaWerble
#13
First and foremost I want to say that I respect you because you've come to tell us about how you feel and not get MIA and abandon your fics, I've had so may fics that I wanted to read but the author suddenly vanished. Next is that whatever your decisions, it should be yours solely, about what you feel. Furthermore, i think you should get to the bottom of your confusion, why you're not happy with the outcome, when you're making it what outcome did you want, that sorts(self-assessment). It might solve your confusion. Lastly you can always tell us(your subscribers) if you feel pressured/burdened by us. We're always gonna support you.