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I have been enduring this for a really long time. But this was the last straw, and I thought that I had to say it again to get my facts straight: 

I don't write to please people. 

I don't know if every other writers feel the same way, but I am one of those selfish writers who write or drop a story as I please for several personal reasons:

1. I grew out of the story. Yes, I might have the entire thing planned, but people grow out of things. I'm only human, I get bored and lose interest as quickly as others do. 

2. I'm tired, and I need a better getaway. I write my stories based on my mood. I write only when I am in the mood to. If I happened to lose my mood, I'll lose focus on the plot and I won't be able to deliver anything good. So to avoid writing bad stories, I drop them. It's better than you wasting your time reading crap.

3. I'm in the mood for something else. I already said, I'm only human. I grow interested in other things. I grow out of the old stuff. There's no point holding onto something that you have lost your feelings for. Like relationships, these come and go too.

In short, I don't write to please people. I write for myself. I write to vent out all the hidden feelings I never bothered to tell anyone about. 

So please stop sending me PMs telling me to not drop a story or tell me that you'll be disappointed if I do because generally, I am tired of reading things like these. I drop stories to prevent you from wasting your time on me. I drop it because I'm tired of it. So stop doing this. Spamming my PM telling me to update a certain story is not cool. I'll update whenever I want to, whatever I want to. 

I'm only human. I'm imperfect. I grow tired. I'll need a break out of it. 

And I still want to be here. So don't do things that might make me grow out of this place too. 

There is a limit to things, so please don't cross the line. 

Thank you for your time. 

Sincerely, 

TeaMinT

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dawnxiamara #1
I've been here in AFF for 6 years already and I've read other authors say what you've said. Remove their story (ies) because of that and more. That it breaks my heart to see such good authors go and disappear from writing here in AFF. Maybe some readers are inconsiderate and just think of what they like and such without thinking what the author might think or say and I apologize in behalf of the readers who only think of themselves without thinking that a story takes a lot of effort (tears and blood) from thinking of a good chapter, writing them down, editing, uploading into the computer and many more that it takes ages to do so. Also, that authors have also life outside AFF that updating is such a sacrifice but for the love of writing the author is able to do so. So sorry and please forgive us readers that sometimes because of our selfishness, we are hurting such good authors. Hope that in your heart of hearts you would upload them again here in AFF. Goodluck and God bless.....
afagyel #2
Some people write to entertain others, some people write to inspire others, some people write because writing is a medium for them to express their feelings and opinions and some peoplr erite because of all the three reasons meentioned. In most of our cases, fanfic writers, it's the third reason. It's part of our fantasies and sometimes we just want to try and imagine ourselves with our favourite idols and whatnot. So it's understandable why some writers here sometimes choose ro discontinue their stories. Like you said, we sometimes get bored of things. Or maybe sometimes we just lose the motivation to continue certain stories. In general, it's actually pretty normal I guess. Especially when we post one chapter at a time. That's why most auhors in real life write the whole book before it's published and released. And the process is usually very long. That's what readers need to keep in mind. We don't just write one chapter in one go let alone the whole story. For me, I need at least a week to perfect one chapter so I totally get how you feel when people rush ypu to finish
harachan #3
In my opinion, it's your right if you want to write or drop a story. I kind of know how u feel .< but dont really mind those people. Just do what you want. BE STRONG AND FIGHTING <3 xD
lovenafei #4
stay strong!<3
aesthereal #5
Aw i feel you! I just update if I'm in the mood coz there are times that if I force myself to regulary update, nothing comes to my mind. Authors are people who expresses their creativity and ideas through writing and most of the time, their goal is to give life to their own plots, not please others. What's the point of making a story that others may love but you yourself won't be satisfied with?

Don't mind those people who bother you. Just focus on the positive stuff *_* fighting!
neenakkong #6
Thank you for this. I know how you feel. Can please share this under my blog as well? Bc you just really said it all for me. Thank you.
yoona530 #7
Hei taemin-t. FIGHTING! i really respect you and ofc i will support you through your story. Its good to know you have straight minded and cool personality by telling them*_* keep it. Smh you taught me with your words:) ;)
MudCaked #8
I get it, Tea, I write too and generally never show anyone so you're a step above me! No one has asked me to not drop a story, but I can see how that would be incredibly annoying/pressuring. If you don't have interest or passion for the story anymore, and you can't get it back even if you wanted to, then drop the story. Maybe the hidden feelings you tried to express are gone, and sometimes that's a good thing. Best wishes from the Mud here!
atasiwi #9
You've a big heart
I hope they'll understand you authornim
Please don't rush yourself and take your time
exomen #10
Be strong unni!! FIGHTING!
Caniwi #11
It's sad there's some readers who think they can and have the right to control the author into doing what they want. Honestly, we all know that this is never going to stop happening, but at least I hope the number of people who do it decreases because it must be very tiring for the authors. Good luck author-nim!
Solbee #12
AAMMMEEENNNNNN!~!!!!

and this is, for a while, on my previous account, i discouraged people to send me pm-messages. ing hated that. It is YOUR account and they have no right to tell you how to run your business. i salute you. well said. this was spritually lifting!
cinnayoul #13
People are so thoughtless and unsympathetic. I am so sorry you have to deal with people harassing you about your decisions like they own you, you don't deserve it. I hope you cheer up, and I hope that your inspiration for writing blooms even brighter. Much love, xx.
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