For all readers!

Hello! So, I've read this in a AFF friend's (TypicalAuthornim) blog post and I really related to it, and with that I decided to re-post it.

 

"Today I got a reply to a comment saying that the author had been so discouraged by the lack of response on the last two chapters that they had decided not to finish it, but that they had changed their mind and were now thinking of finishing. Just because I took 30 seconds to comment on each chapter.

It doesn’t matter if the fic is years old

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know what to say (“I loved this” is always music to an author’s ears, no matter how many times we hear it)

The author will not think you’re a creeper if you’re commenting on every single one of their fics

The author WILL cuddle your comments close to their hearts like the precious gems that they are, even if they’re only one word.

Comments and feedback matter. I’ve written in fandoms and for pairings that have very active, vocal fans who comment a lot, and I’ve written for ships that are not terribly popular and don’t get much reaction. The difference in my attitude is incredible.

Your feedback matters to authors. Click the kudos button, but please, take the time to leave a comment. Even if it’s just one word. If you like the writing and want to see more, let the author know"

 

In my opinion comments matter a lot, because it's from them we get our motivation to write. Even if it's just a comment like this "I enjoyed it!", it feels so nice to read. You don't have to write long comments, describing your feelings and thoughts through out the story if you don't want to (for those who do it - it's reaaaaaally meangingful for us to see that people put effort on their comments). But at least, just say something to the author of the story you read. It doesn't cost anything and will make people happier. ;)

I can say that I commented a lot more on the stories, when I received more comments on mine. It's not fair, I know. But I did it without realizing. I will try my best to always say something in the stories I read, because I know I would like it if it was the other way. :)

Have a nice day ;)

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