Am tired

[lady_karelia]

Tired because it's been a long day.

Tired because posting a story as a "validated" author is supposed to mean you can see your story posted as soon as you've updated, and yet, I don't see it until at least twelve or more hours later, followed very quickly by other updates so mine never shows for more than a couple of minutes on top.

Tired because it's just tiring to post a new chapter for a mere four or five reviews. That's about one review per 50-80 readers. Since so many "readers" are left so entirely unimpressed by my writing, I don't see why I should bother. It's very different to reiki or being harmonically defiant because in that respect I know every single reaction means one more awake person. With fanfic, that simply isn't the case. So I guess I won't bother so much in the future.

Of course I go by my own standards here: If I don't like a story, I stop reading during the first chapter and don't leave a review. If I do like a story, I leave a review somewhere and make the story or even the author my favourite. Sometimes I get sucked in and don't remember to review until chapter 2 or 3 or 4, but leave reviews for subsequent chapters.

Yes, I write for my own pleasure, but why should I bother with posting to various archives if there is no feedback? I might as well spend that time with my original works. I would understand if there were no reviews or poor reviews. But the few reviews that are there are glowing.

So, yeah. I guess I'm telling too much and showing not enough *snerk*. On to other things.

Comments

[ariadne1.livejournal.com]

I don't know if it helps, but for some story called Walking Shadow there's 1 review per every 100 or so hits, average. (One in 50-80 sounded really good to me, so I just went and did the math.)

Buck up. Keep writing.

Sorry it's discouraging... *offers alternative perspective*

No Music More Enchanting...Than a Kind Review

[elise-wanderer.livejournal.com]

Sending hugs your way!

And reviews.

Don't stop writing, oh validated one! Just get some rest. May you awaken to a full in-box from the sometimes fickle but still grateful reading public.

Bless you.

[southernwitch69.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's hard to get people to see your fic when it's quickly buried.

But you know what? I don't see you pimping your story. There's no shame in it. Go post that you've uploaded.

Hmmm. In fact, I should be doing that, huh, since I was the beta? LOL I haven't been pimping anything I've been betaing. :(

And... this is why I keep most of my eggs in one basket. I post everything to TPP first, and then later, as an afterthought, I post it to AShwinder. By then, everyone's just about read it, so there are only a few reviews. Most of the people likely read your story at the exchange.

But, yeah, WTF? Why not leave a review to say, "Oh, read and liked this!" before cruising off again.

LOL

Do Not Dispair

[irishredlass69.livejournal.com]

My Dear Lady please do not dispair. What story have you posted that has not been reviewed? I love all of your work and granted I will admit as a late comer to TPP that there are some of yours that I may not have reviewed when I first read them. Silly, me I did not understand all of the ins and outs of fan fiction when I started reading. I have only seen one update sent to my in box that NMME was posted. Have you posted other chapters? I promise I will go check when I get off of work. It is sometimes most disconcerting that I am not notified when an update happens. Then, all the sudden an update and I am 3 chapters behind. NMME is a beautiful story and I love it! If there has been more updates then I promise you they shall be reviewed. Take care, my friend, and know that you are truly appreciated for all that you do. We are honored that you share your talent with us.

Irish

[zeegrindylows.livejournal.com]

Oh I don't know. Some archives don't get many reviews and others get tons. It mightn't be you at all. Cheer up. Write fanfic because you love to play with our dear characters and because there are at least a few people out there who you KNOW love it when you do and there are most likely more where those came from who just aren't big on writing reviews.

[veradee.livejournal.com]

Didn't you do some survey about reviews some time ago? Was the ratio any better then? Mine certainly never was.

[theredzebra1.livejournal.com]

Where are you posted? I would love to read *and* review your writing.