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

[balrogtweety.livejournal.com]

I agree with everyone. I do a lot of reading. I do leave comments if they reply back but if they don't like predec2 said then I don't write anymore comments. I like MW and AO3 because if I don't get a lot of comments then I look at the amount of people who have read it. This is what makes me write. Besides, Kathleen, you are allowed to BITCH anytime. That's what friends are for.

BIG HUGS Jane

[7wildwaysup.livejournal.com]

Thanks Hon,

I love having such good friends, and support. I really like that feature too, it gives me that support that keeps me writing. There's a place on livejournal where you can see how many views you've had each day, but a count per story would be nice.

Hugs you back Darling ~ Kathleen