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Post by Grand Warlock Naarghul on Jul 6, 2008 14:32:35 GMT 12
The biggest reason I joined this site was because of my fic. I started writing it way back in December. When I wrote it, I was getting plenty of good reviews, insights, and ideas that later helped to change my story. Usually, about 5-6 reviews per chapter. Then, I went on hiatus for a while, and when I came back, I started getting literally HALF that. Most of the reviews I get now are the generic sort of review that I typically don't pay too much attention to.
I joined here because I saw a number of names of folks who would rate my fic in the past, and hoped that by joining/posting my fic here I'd get a few of those reviewers to look my way again, and to get a reviewer or two who haven't heard of it yet to review it.
The story is rapidly approaching the best parts, and it seems like I'm only getting real support from a grand total of two people, one of which doesn't even go to this site. I don't want to seem like I'm crying for attention, but I don't see any reason to continue if I'm not getting any support. And I really, REALLY don't want to see that story go to waste.
If this thread is in the wrong area, move it as you see fit.
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Post by Praetor on Jul 6, 2008 20:22:49 GMT 12
From what I surmised, this seems to be in common with most other long stories. They eventually gain less reviews over time, with the exception of the absolutely best authors.
But don't let that fact stop you. There are many reasons why readers don't review as much in later chapters.
It can be attributed to the fact that readers feel like they're repeating themselves when they give reviews on a character, elements, or writing styles that remains the same throughout the story.
Or it could be that they have nothing to comment on. If you have taken the suggestions they gave and applied it, they have less criticism to give. It's not just that, some chapters are difficult to review. There is not much to say other than the generic comments you have been receiving, such as "good job".
Lastly, given the fact that the story is long, the readers might have forgotten what the previous chapters were about, making it confusing to read the chapters ahead, and are too lazy to go back and refresh their memory of the events in the story. This could be possible given that you went on a hiatus for a while.
So, the reason for less reviews is not because you're a bad author. I even saw a pokeshipper give a good review on your story, an indication that your story is good.
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Post by Elite4James on Jul 7, 2008 0:56:38 GMT 12
I don't want to seem like I'm crying for attention, but I don't see any reason to continue if I'm not getting any support. And I really, REALLY don't want to see that story go to waste. That's where your mistake lies. You should be writing this story because you want to. It shouldn't matter if people support you or not. Write for yourself and only yourself. If others enjoy it, that's definitely a positive. But if you're not getting reviews, like Praetor said, it could be for a number of reasons. Some people are very conscious about reviewing a story, worrying what they say may be bad or written poorly. Others don't review because they don't know what to say or if they should say it. I wouldn't worry about it so much. Why quit on a story you've worked hard for? So what if you don't get as many reviews as you'd like? Writing a story in itself is a worthy accomplishment, one you should be proud of regardless! |
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Post by XAOTL on Jul 7, 2008 2:44:23 GMT 12
Whilst I agree with James there.
I must admit, there hasn't been much in your last chapter to review. Whenever someone asks for a review or something, I nearly always give them one but, that's the thing. I've got the review box up, and I've typed up three different reviews, all of which have sounded too generic. When I review, I try my best to make it unique, and having alrady reviewed three other stories. It's just hard, seeing as most of the events that have happened seem to be fillers, without much importance (if that's even a word).
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Post by dryuu01 on Jul 7, 2008 22:04:47 GMT 12
I went down this same path not long ago, and, with the help of a few members here and CJ, I was able to get back on track, I think...
Try to remember the reason why you wrote your fic in the first place. Is it just because you want to get reviews? From experience, I find that highly unlikely. Whatever your reason for writing the fic, try to remember it and put it to heart. You'll forget about the reviews in no time.
Also remember that even if you only get a handful of reviews, they are the ones who you should be thinking of as well. Read(and review) it or not, they anticipate your story, and it's a very hard thing to disappoint them.
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