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

[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