An Author's Matter

 

To be honest, being an author is really fun but it has up-and-downs to be honest.

The UP is being able to share your stories with other people who share the same interests as you, it's good, it is an inspiration beside your inner fangir/fanboy feels.

The DOWN is as an author, I am losing inspiration, not with the OTP I am writing but the people around me. I am thankful for you guys but I honestly feel you people are non-existent in my story. I don't want to be seen in a bad way, but I am sure, if we write a story, we want a feedback and that's what I only want. When everyone's silent, I am confused whether is it running good or bad, I don't know if I should be likes this or like that. It is very confusing. I want my readers to at least discuss a bit. It makes me lose energy like SHOULD I CONTINUE THIS STORY? I seriously appreciate them (the people who reads) but I am not certain whether they understand it. I am doing my best though. I try to make the chapters short so it wouldn't be confusing. It's not like I am asking that all of you will comment but I want to hear your thoughts. I am guessing we all like that. 

I am not complaining but it is a serious matter, comments can really give encouragement to the people making it. PROMISE. Maybe a sentence or two would be enough, not just 'Fighting!' or 'UPDATE SOOOON' or something like that. Maybe something about the story, a sentence or two is already good. I promise you, when you read a story, at least comment a little about it. At least the author will know you understood the events. I appreciate comments like fighting or update soon but like i said, it gives a different feeling when it is about the story. This is the real matter here. 

I just feel very sad about it. I hope this will be better for me and everyone who has the same issue too. Thanks for reading my little rant.

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Angel110 #1
I totally agree with you! Of course we are writing for ourselves (readers always use this point and say we are doing so) but we publish and update for them and for free. It is normal to be wanting some kind of appreciation and feedback and nothing is better than comments. Honestly, the readers nowadays are so lazy I am losing interest to publish on here. Good thing I have some loyal readers that comment regularly but compared to the amount of subscribers it's still not enough. If they can take the time to read 6+ or even pages updates they can also take one minute to leave their thoughts on the story. I'm doing the same with everything I read. Sorry I'm kinda ranting too but I wanted to show you that I completely agree with you xD
lilith9999 #2
Hello! I dont know to help you but... I am now quite your opposite whereas I shared before your pain. I explain: I suppressed last month "subscriber-only" on my stories because I dont want to feel worried about that. Indeed, I wish people read, comment, subscribe, upvote, send me PM, and so and so, but my desire to freed me of this worry was the most important.

However, you don't have to follow my way. It is not what I want to say. The fact is there are as much or even more UP points than DOWN points. When you post something here, it is read by people, you can assume what you are, you meet people, tour "fighting! or Nextxhapterpleaseauthornim" are the ways your readers use to show their admiration! You make alive a fandom!
I stop there so don't be angry with me if I say you now: fighting dear you! ;)
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