Writers are not only writers!

I think I have repeated this fact more than a few times that writers are also human being with heart, brain and a full-time personal life. 

I have been hella busy for the past few weeks (those who follow me on Twitter, or who know me personally, they are probably already aware of this fact), and will remain being busy from now on (unless there's some rare exception). 

I have had finally gotten a '3 days' break from work life (but still no break from personal life and student life, of course). In my dictionary, even a half hour break means I am mostly going to use it for writing. So that's what I've been doing for the past few days, writing and updating fics (I have many ongoing fics, sorry not sorry😅). 

 

So here's what happened:

I have started a new story recently, I have around 6 chapters written for it since this Ramadan, I still haven't written anything new for it. That's not the point anyway, the point is, I have updated the new fic along with some of my old ongoing ones during this short break. 

And what I got in return was a comment on my new fic, something like this, "you have updated this story and other story as well, but why didn't you update 'that' story!" 

It might look or sound cute to some, to see people crying (they used crying emoji, so we'll consider that as crying to make it easy, lol) over one of your fics, in a way protesting to get an update for that said fic. 

But to me, that was blatantly disrespectful. 

Like, I have spent my time and effort in writing something, but you think you have the right to just walk in and tell me what should I do and which story I should update? No, the answer is a big fat no. 

 

Writing or any other creative work doesn't even work like that. It's not like buying something from a store, or just putting on a lipstick. You have to have the perfect mood, perfect atmosphere, perfect circumstances, and so many more in order to write or at least get into the mood of writing something.  

Also, the fact that, it came from a reader who never even bothered to leave a single comment on that said fic, not even a few words of appreciation, adds just another big reason for me to get upset over their audacity. 

I'm sorry, I am just rambling here, because I have to vent my frustrations out somewhere lmao.

So if the reader is reading this blog, then that's good. But it's also a reminder for everyone to be careful of not disrespecting someone's work.

 

Thank you for reading if you've reached till here, somehow! 😅

Stay safe❤

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Rosezee_exo #1
I can't agree more with you, and I really don't understand how you're even managing to update at all girl, as I'm in the similar situation (ayk already) and I'm unable to even think about my fics, I have even lost all my motivation to write because of the lack of response I was recieving that's another reason. Anyway, so I'm really proud of you for trying your hardest and even updating while you're so busy with your real life. You're working so hard love.
AFFOfficialAhjumma #2
"Update please" What kills me is that, this is the only time they may comment. Some don't comment at all! That's the epitome of rude! As long as you are updating they act like they can't take a few minutes to let you know how much they are enjoying what you have written. But yet they can sit there on your story reading for hours! And asking them or warning them to comment or upvote doesn't do any good, it seem like they get even more disrespectful of your time, effort and work. These DISRESPECTFUL READERS need to keep in mind. They wouldn't have their kpop biases to read about, if ALL US hardworking writers would STOP WRITING! l love blogs like this, we as writers need to talk more about this kind of stuff!
bummbleMin1004 #3
SAY IT LOUDER SISSSSS!!!!
SILENT READERS!!!
NeverNinaa #4
I totally agree with you! I've been through the same thing before and of course I was offended too :(
I'm one of those authors who has so many ongoing fics. The reason why I have them is to be able to update and write freely whatever I want whenever I feel inspired enough to write something, so I keep jumping from one fic to another depends on my writing mood and inspo. But some readers don't understand that which :(
They think,we don't update THAT fic because we DON'T want to update it. Which is extremely wrong! That's without pointing out the "update soon" popular comment lol it's literally the rudest thing ever, especially when it comes from a silent reader.
I hope readers can understand that in the future.

Ps. That's one of the many reasons why I put warning or rules at the start of every single fic I write. Still, people choose to ignore them for some reason.
Shrysea #5
I agree with everything you said. Writing process is so complex sometimes with a busy personnal and professional life in addition to handle. And if impatience of readers can be seen sometimes as the proof our work is satisfying them it can be a burden as well and pressuring us , writer block as a result can be triggered too.
I hope to not have pressuring you to much with my own messages on Uncle Byun and Heal me... I'm still learning to be patient 😌 but I wanted mainly to convey my enthusiasm about them. You can and should take all the time you need and the readers who can't wait just have to select completed stories solely!
Scarlet_Sky #6
I understand it's frustrating to hear that when you're working hard on updating your stories! 😥 Writing several fanfics simultaneously is difficult and time consuming.
In my opinion, asking writers to update soon does more harm than good, since having time pressure makes it harder to write. It usually kills my motivation. 😅
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