Discouraged

I absolutely love writing and sharing it with others that appreciate it. However, I have not been getting much feedback. I usually get comments that states the person's OTP--- constantly. It is discouraging because it doesn't really tell me much if my story is enjoyable or not. And if I need to improve. It is making me lose interest in my fics. I feel like deleting them even though I really love the ideas I had for both ongoing fics. Oh, I don't know. I feel like I am ramblinng now.

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lightning_TabiSan #1 Sep 14, 2015 12:24:06

Oh, goody ..... nnnoooooooo!

Please don't delete your stories, I personally enjoy each and every updates you posted. Sometimes though, when we are in too much hurry, we read then hop on but that doesn't mean we do not appreciate, we really .... reallly do :)

Thanks Authornim!

heyElio #2 Sep 13, 2015 03:58:43

Oh, whoa. I think most writers feel that way. I felt that too. But I overcame it by thinking "Why did I even start writing in the first place?"
You should try it, too. It helps us rediscovering our original goals. Comments and up votes are just extra points. :)))

stephhh- #3 Sep 13, 2015 01:39:00

I feel you, really
I put a lot of myself into fics, like, characteristics
Or what I think of the world, or idols, I have a story unpublished on my laptop (a Jackson+you story)
The girl in it is literally me lol just that her face is prettier and she's Asian hahah like, some of my habits, how I think of myself, even physical features like not being that skinny (not chubby or sth, but just not skinny)
I put so much effort and love into my fics, for example especially this, and for what? I only get 20 subs and 3 comments, sometimes I think it's not worth it, but I want to write what I want to read, so sometimes
I can't just let it go

eunhaecupcake #4 Sep 12, 2015 23:26:52

Sweetie... I always get those comments, and you know I do because I complain about it plus the "update soon" comments.

Basically do what I do....

Punish them by not updating. Don't delete it... just punish them a bit. I know it's a harsh one but... just put your focus on a different fic or something if they're doing that. Or just write in secret.... or you can also say it in the author's notes but honestly those are rare for people to read in general because all I get is fangirling peeps. -_-

daralover03198926 #5 Sep 12, 2015 23:09:04

Dont delete your fanfic authornim...im one of your silent reader...and i want you to know that your a great writer...please dont delete your fic....please continue...

mistressdean #6 Sep 12, 2015 21:53:56

I know how exactly how you feel! My readers were/are the same way and it became all about their OTP and not about the writing itself. I used to always have the same people comment their OTPs on every chapter or asking me for more idolxoc moments, and yes, it was SUPER annoying. And especially discouraging because before I became an active AFF writer, I've come across these readers before and they would say a story "" just because their OTP didn't end up together.

However, I just got over it and didn't care anymore because I don't write to satisfy their feels, and if I happen to disappoint them, I can care less. I know it's easier said than done, but it did take me a long time to grow a thick skin.

But back to the main point: Truth be told, it took nearly a year for those kind of comments to stop appearing and for me to get ACTUAL HELPFUL feedback. More and more each day, I've had readers come forward to tell me that my story has made them care more about the characters individually rather than who ends up together.

So yeah, all I got to say is hang on in there! And please don't delete your fics because there is no doubt that you have silent readers who loves your stories, even though they don't tell you.