Ranting...

[7wildwaysup]

Okay this is my pet peeve... As an author I know how good you feel when you get a review on something you’ve written. Just to know that your muse was able invoke emotions in a reader that makes them feel compelled to comment on your work.


But it absolutely drives me crazy when authors ask for comments. I can even understand as a writer that sometime positive reinforcement and encouragement is enough to keep you pounding away at the keyboard. If someone is moved enough to leave a comment that’s great, but the story I’m reading right now (on Midnight Whispers) the author is practically begging for praise.


They use all caps and ask you to leave a comment before each chapter, and at the end of every chapter. To be honest it’s a real turn off. Maybe it’s just me, but it borders on desperation. Sure I wish I received more comments. But when I do get them I really appreciate them, because I feel like my audience leaves them because they’re heartfelt, not required. Did I mention that said author, doesn’t reply to their comments… Really?


Okay I’m done bitching…

Comments

[sjmpets.livejournal.com]

My turn my turn. I'm with rulisteningbj.

Don't ask me to take the time to comment on your story if you can't take the time to respond. A thank you goes a long way.
Do you feel like you don't have to respond because YOU took the time to write and post the chapter? We the readers don't have to comment yet WE  took the time to read it.

There, I'm done. Love to vent.

[predec2.livejournal.com]

From a writer's standpoint and a reader's, totally agree with you. If someone takes the time to comment, they deserve a response. And if I review a story, and don't get a response, that is the last comment I leave for them.

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

I know it just seem like common courtesy to respond when someone's taken the time to comment.

The only time I don't respond, is when I really don't know how to react to someone's comment. Instead of letting my negative or defense side surface, I simply don't respond.

It's good to know I'm not the only one that feels this way...

Later Hon ~ Kathleen

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

Here here! So well said... Most of us writers, write because we have a story inside that needs to be written... Not for comments, or praise...

Most readers, read because they enjoy the fics and the characters, and the journey the writer takes them on...

I'm always so honored when fangirls respond, but I never expect it... I write for me, for a long time I never even posted. Like I said I was insecure, and shy...

I know, I know, you can get off the floor from laughing now. But it's true, once upon a time I was very shy about my writing...

I love to hear others vent, it makes me feel normal and not like I'm some crazy fangirl...

Later Darling ~ Kathleen