I miss the comments

[Deleted member 68927]

I miss people commenting on my stories. Today, both of my most recent projects are doing ok in the views department, and my single reader on my dragon shifter series seems to be sticking for the journey (I love that gal or guy more than he or she knows).

Back, when I scrapped 40 views per day on project, I thought that I would be over the moon when I reach 600 views+.

Now that I have reached them, I miss the comments.

And the hearts.

I miss the hearts most of all.

 

[Deleted member 54065]

Well, look on the bright side. You still got views, and the fact that no one comments negatively can mean you're doing fine.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

Well, look on the bright side. You still got views, and the fact that no one comments negatively can mean you're doing fine.

It is almost as if people are ashamed to be caught reading my stuff. It is sad.

 

[Deleted member 54065]

It is almost as if people are ashamed to be caught reading my stuff. It is sad.

Looking from my experience, there are cases like that.

Like how one of my students hated anyone in her classroom to know that she's writing BL stuff on Wattpad. Told her that BL and GL are the same as other genres, and shouldn't be ashamed of.

At least she's doing something productive, unlike most teeners her age, only focused with puppy love and similar stuff.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

Looking from my experience, there are cases like that.

Like how one of my students hated anyone in her classroom to know that she's writing BL stuff on Wattpad. Told her that BL and GL are the same as other genres, and shouldn't be ashamed of.

At least she's doing something productive, unlike most teeners her age, only focused with puppy love and similar stuff.

Yesterday, I watched another lecture of Brandon Sanderson, and he said that it would take 10 years, to get anywhere close to his level. 10 years. I have been at it for one, and already feel the strain. And now, no more comments.

 

[sam9501]

It is almost as if people are ashamed to be caught reading my stuff. It is sad.

I find it hard to talk about something on every chapter of a story. Usually I only end up saying something when either something crazy happens, I’m hyped for the next chapter, or if there is some sort of stopping point.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

I find it hard to talk about something on every chapter of a story. Usually I only end up saying something when either something crazy happens, I’m hyped for the next chapter, or if there is some sort of stopping point.

What type of stuff do you read?

 

[Deleted member 54065]

Yesterday, I watched another lecture of Brandon Sanderson, and he said that it would take 10 years, to get anywhere close to his level. 10 years. I have been at it for one, and already feel the strain. And now, no more comments.

I get it that you want to be one of the best as fast as possible. And yes, I was like that once, maybe two years ago.

But hey, you know what? Unless you're getting paid for your stuff, you can always take it easy. Sure, let's aim for the top (I still do), but do it at your pace. You are doravg (if that's your name irl), not some Brandon something whatever.

Maybe take some of his useful advice, but definitely don't make him your standard. I long dropped such 'work ethic' and I'm now pretty happy with what I do...

And my readers love my work too.

 

[sam9501]

What type of stuff do you read?

hmmm. I’ve recently been on a sci-fi kick. But I have consistently read fantasy stories, a lot if the stories have been reincarnated ones.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

I get it that you want to be one of the best as fast as possible. And yes, I was like that once, maybe two years ago.

But hey, you know what? Unless you're getting paid for your stuff, you can always take it easy. Sure, let's aim for the top (I still do), but do it at your pace. You are doravg (if that's your name irl), not some Brandon something whatever.

Maybe take some of his useful advice, but definitely don't make him your standard. I long dropped such 'work ethic' and I'm now pretty happy with what I do...

And my readers love my work too.

I found I enjoy writing short stories better than normal projects. I can write 1k words for a normal project, but 4k for short stories. There is this site with chapter names that I use, to keep things random. I just want to write 100 books, while working a steady 9 to 5.

 

[Deleted member 54065]

I found I enjoy writing short stories better than normal projects. I can write 1k words for a normal project, but 4k for short stories. There is this site with chapter names that I use, to keep things random. I just want to write 100 books, while working a steady 9 to 5.

Then do it; write your short story. Don't listen (at least, don't give your full attention) to some random dude on YT; you are your own standard.

If you feel up to the challenge, then try novel-length stories. Develop at your pace.

A great example I saw regarding this is an online article about active and passive sentences. The lady who wrote the tutorial gave advice on how bad is a passive sentence on writing, yet in the end, she cited J. K. Rowling as an example of exceptions. Like, the dudette just gave long-ass advice and disregarded it in the end simply because 'J. K. Rowling'.

And I was like, "Heck, before Harry Potter, Rowling was also a nobody. So how the fuck she gets a double standard?"

See what I mean? So just keep writing what you enjoy.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

Then do it; write your short story. Don't listen (at least, don't give your full attention) to some random dude on YT; you are your own standard.

If you feel up to the challenge, then try novel-length stories. Develop at your pace.

A great example I saw regarding this is an online article about active and passive sentences. The lady who wrote the tutorial gave advice on how bad is a passive sentence on writing, yet in the end, she cited J. K. Rowling as an example of exceptions. Like, the dudette just gave long-ass advice and disregarded it in the end simply because 'J. K. Rowling'.

And I was like, "Heck, before Harry Potter, Rowling was also a nobody. So how the fuck she gets a double standard?"

See what I mean? So just keep writing what you enjoy.

Thanks, Hans. I needed such words.

 

[Ilikewaterkusa]

I miss people commenting on my stories. Today, both of my most recent projects are doing ok in the views department, and my single reader on my dragon shifter series seems to be sticking for the journey (I love that gal or guy more than he or she knows).

Back, when I scrapped 40 views per day on project, I thought that I would be over the moon when I reach 600 views+.

Now that I have reached them, I miss the comments.

And the hearts.

I miss the hearts most of all.

Cake like ass - Ilikewaterkusa

 

[Deleted member 68927]

Cake like ass - Ilikewaterkusa

Yeah, I remember that one. I wondered why you left it on Anti-Cake... and later on, Diet Blues.

 

[Deleted member 54065]

Thanks, Hans. I needed such words.

Heh, glad to help ya fellow author.

 

[TheEldritchGod]

I found I enjoy writing short stories better than normal projects. I can write 1k words for a normal project, but 4k for short stories. There is this site with chapter names that I use, to keep things random. I just want to write 100 books, while working a steady 9 to 5.

It is called "An Anthology". You write a bunch of stories about a subject. Here...
Tales from the trenches
I wrote about 80% of it, 20% from other contributors. Sort of why it meanders, but firms up by the end. I have been meaning to rewrite it. But it is an excellent example of writing a bunch of short stories.

Now that I have reached them, I miss the comments.

Here's the deal. Comments happen when something different happens. Go for broke. Take some risks. Even if you screw up, at least you'll be something interesting.

 

[melchi]

Could always ask for comments maybe? I find sometimes I read a chapter and think about commenting but then I see another chapter and decide to read that one first and comment later. Then that chapter has a next chapter...

Shipcore for example gets lots of comments and the author actively reminds readers all of them get read. Said novel has many author replies to the comments as well.

 

[greyblob]

comments are not that common, and they sort of die down as the novel stretches. I've seen an author incentivizing readers by thanking each commenter in the footer of the following chapter. he's been doing it since day 1.

Yesterday, I watched another lecture of Brandon Sanderson, and he said that it would take 10 years, to get anywhere close to his level. 10 years. I have been at it for one, and already feel the strain. And now, no more comments.

this is completely and utterly subjective. there's this story of a man who liked to read. He would often voice his opinion (critique) on the books he read. Authors didn't like him, and eventually, being fed up, told him if he's this knowledgeable he should write something himself. He did. He wrote a single book and it was regarded as a masterpiece.
unfortunately don't remember the novel or the author. I'll comment them if i ever do

 

[Erysion]

You guys like comments? I don't. I have to remind people not to comment in my story in every chapters. I'm not the only one. @muhyumi don't like comments too.

 

[J_Chemist]

It is almost as if people are ashamed to be caught reading my stuff. It is sad.

We write for people to read our stories, to enjoy them, and to go on journies with us as Authors through the imaginative worlds we create. We all would love to people to discuss, share, and "fangirl" over them, but remember who you're writing for. Readers want to simply be able to enjoy what they read, feel satisfied with the conclusions and actions within them, and then set the book down and say "well that was nice". Not all people will be verbal about their likes and you may be correct- some people may not want others to know what they're reading/watching. There's a reason that some people still keep their sexual orientation a secret, even in today's world. That doesn't mean they don't love your story any less.

Write not for the comments or the reviews. Do it because of that one reader who enjoys what you write as much as you enjoy writing it. If someone comments, bask in the enjoyment of it for a moment but don't expect it as commonplace.