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[sweet18_2003]

Lately, I have been in such a writers funk that its not even funny any longer. I've started another new story...a sequel to an older one, actually, and have been working on Shades of Blue and trying to finish Not So Bad. The thing is, over the past few weeks...or even months, I feel as if I should just give up on writing. My good friends tell me that I have a talent and am a great writer, which is great...except for the fact that I dont know if they are telling the truth or are just biased.

I get so excited when I start a new story, but the lack of interest from readers kills that excitement. I mean, I've asked for constructive critisism, feedback, everything...a nd its SO true that writers thrive on feedback. The seeming lack-there-of lately and seeming lack of interest all together has me feeling that I should just quit completely on everything I have been working on.

With Not So Bad, everybody wanted Michael to get a heart and get along with his dying father (Kevin)...but now that Michael actually is being nice and growing a human heart in  the final chapters, it seems nobody cares to read. Sure, his temper was drama  , but I planned all along for him to slowly grow morals.

As for the newer ones, Shades of Blue had a great start, but now it seems again...nobody cares.  As for Between Breaths...well, only one chapter is out and a few are written....and yes, I was excited for it...but when only one person on here (two...but dancinpacer is the friend who I dont know is just biased or not) is reading it, I dont know if spending 10 hours writing a chapter is even worth it. Again...the lack of shown interest just kills all motivation I have for continuing on with anything.

Affliction...a nother one I feel like just giving up on. Its an original fic, so nobody really has an interest in those, which I understand beings this site is mainly focused around BSB. But it is one that I would really like to see if I can get published, and feedback/constructive criticism would be amazing for me...especiall y with this fic.

I guess I am just frustrated and needing to vent. I'm sitting here near tears, trying to write something, but just feel it is hopeless. I don't know what to do anymore, because I love to write and want to write...but this lack of motivation and lack of interest lately is just killing all creativity I have left inside of me .

 

[alota_cookin]

you know...I haven't really been here all that long but I have gotten the same kind of feeling a couple times. Like, I didn't think anyone was even liking the stories so why write them. *shruggs*

but hey, if it helps, I am willing to read one of your stories. name wich one you would like me to start on  I'm no expert but I would gladly give you my opinions!

[Sinara]

I can actually relate to you right now. I am finding very little time to work on my stories, and I am getting limited feedback, so I am almost to the point of giving up. But then I remember that my stories aren't written for other people - they are written for me. I write because it makes me feel accomplished and gives me an outlet for my pent up emotions. If you wrote for the sole purpose of garnering feedback, none of us would have even started writing. It's something built into us all - and I think we all lose site of that every once in awhile. Just write for yourself and the rest will come.

[MellzBellz]

I think lately A LOT of writers have been going through the same thing. I've kind of felt like readers interest has waned, but I think its an all around effect and everyone is feeling the effects. It's a CRAZY time of year so I know a lot of my regular readers are really busy with school and stuff and can't always give feedback. Even I've become a REALLY bad reader and haven't been keeping up with my fics that I usually do just because I've had other things going on.

I read Shades of Blue though and left you a review and I REALLY liked it! And if its by any chance based off of the Ashley Parker Angel song of the same name than OMG it's going to be REALLY REALLY sad and angsty.

But I've felt a definite lack of motivation to. A lot of REALLY good writers are giving up on fan fiction and I know as much as I write for myself it definitely helps to have good stories to aspire to. I feel like that's all lacking lately and I'm just blah.

[sweet18_2003]

I know you've been reviewing Shades of Blue...and I appreciate it so much. I really do That is probably the one fic I have the most hope for...and if anything, I will just email thru the boards to you and whoever else has been reviewing. lol...

...and yes, it is based off of Ashley Parker Angel's song...haha. I might change the name though...later on. I thought of another title that would fit it well also.

Glad to know I'm not the only one going through this. I mean, I do write for myself....but it gets hard sometimes when I want to know what others think of the direction or whatever....an d yeah...lol.

But thanks so much for your support. I didn't mean everybody...th ose who do leave feedback, I appreciate all of it.   All I meant was that it seems to be getting less and less each update, and I just wonder if its because its a loss of interest in the direction I'm going with them...if that makes any sense.

I think lately A LOT of writers have been going through the same thing. I've kind of felt like readers interest has waned, but I think its an all around effect and everyone is feeling the effects. It's a CRAZY time of year so I know a lot of my regular readers are really busy with school and stuff and can't always give feedback. Even I've become a REALLY bad reader and haven't been keeping up with my fics that I usually do just because I've had other things going on.

I read Shades of Blue though and left you a review and I REALLY liked it! And if its by any chance based off of the Ashley Parker Angel song of the same name than OMG it's going to be REALLY REALLY sad and angsty.

But I've felt a definite lack of motivation to. A lot of REALLY good writers are giving up on fan fiction and I know as much as I write for myself it definitely helps to have good stories to aspire to. I feel like that's all lacking lately and I'm just blah.

[sweet18_2003]

you know...I haven't really been here all that long but I have gotten the same kind of feeling a couple times. Like, I didn't think anyone was even liking the stories so why write them. *shruggs*

but hey, if it helps, I am willing to read one of your stories. name wich one you would like me to start on  I'm no expert but I would gladly give you my opinions!

Awww...you're so sweet If you want to read one of my stories...heck, there is a whole list of them...lol.... 30 or something. I'll let you pick which one...and if there is one of yours you would like me to read and give opinion, just let me know. I'd be more than happy to read.

[sweet18_2003]

I can actually relate to you right now. I am finding very little time to work on my stories, and I am getting limited feedback, so I am almost to the point of giving up. But then I remember that my stories aren't written for other people - they are written for me. I write because it makes me feel accomplished and gives me an outlet for my pent up emotions. If you wrote for the sole purpose of garnering feedback, none of us would have even started writing. It's something built into us all - and I think we all lose site of that every once in awhile. Just write for yourself and the rest will come.

It is very hard to keep in mind that the main purpose of writing is for one self sometimes. Sometimes I do get all frustrated and feel like giving up just because of the lack of feedback...but I always find my way back to my stories. Its a great feeling of accomplishment to finish something. I love the feeling. I'm sure everyone here does Thanks for reminding me though that writing for myself should come first. I guess I lost sight of that temporarily and let my own frustrated emotions get the best of me. *sigh* lol. Thanks though...*hugs*

[Purpura Lipstick]

Sure write for yourself but when you are in a funk someone popping in and saying "hey I really like this story ........ " I for one KNOW that helps, it is how I got back into writing fanfics. I hadn't written since 2003 or 04 I think and someone reviewed one of my stories and spurred me to complete it, been coming up with ideas (and doing some writing since). :-D

[rebellious_one]

Ya know, I've been feeling the same exact way recently. I mean, I understand that people have their set of genre that they stick to when it comes to reading, or certain stories they'll read, but I have also felt like I lost readers or whatever. I think part of it is because for most of my stories that people used to review on, I kinda left it lingering or whatever, and by the time I finally update it, people have either lost interest and totally forgot what my story was about, lol. Another part is I feel like people are just not into the genres that I prefer writing. It seems like romance is being a dominant genre... well, maybe it's always been that way, but that's just how I feel. But then again, I read through my work and wonder maybe it's just not good enough, maybe people don't like the way I write or whatever.

Authors truly do thrive on reviews, and when you hardly get any it is kind of a downer, but I don't think it should stop you from writing or make you second guess your talent. Although I don't have as much readers as I used to and the reviews that come in are either from the same people or whatever, I continue writing because it's something I enjoy doing. I must admit, I have never read your stories before, but I think all the authors on AC are talented in their own way and if writing is something you enjoy doing, then keep doing it. Feedback and criticism is always wanted so you can improve or edit or whatever, but... well, it's kinda hard to get across what I'm saying, because you make sense with people not leaving reviews and how that makes you not want to write anymore, but... I just think you shouldn't stop writing. Romance is sooo not my genre, I'm more of a suspense/drama/thriller/action (sometimes comedy and supernatural) kind of person, but I didn't think people were interested in those genres or whatever, so I decided to give romance a little try, and decided that I sucked, lol. So, I'm just gonna stick to what I'm good at. If you feel that you're good in writing, then you stick to it girl!!

[nicksgal]

I don't really ever get feedback a lot, and I feel like along the way I relearned to love my stories like I originally did and I finished them for that.

You have to always remember that there is always one person who loves what youre writing, and that's you.

[Kagoma]

There have been times when I had written a story and gotten no reviews, I would take it down and start on another story. Now I don't do that anymore. I try to stick to what I writing and stuff. But I think my writers funks been out of true laziness. But I'm getting back on that horse and writing again.

[alota_cookin]

Awww...you're so sweet If you want to read one of my stories...heck, there is a whole list of them...lol.... 30 or something. I'll let you pick which one...and if there is one of yours you would like me to read and give opinion, just let me know. I'd be more than happy to read.

Please do! I could use some good constructive critisism. lol, *whispers* I'm not the best writter but we'll keep that between us.
 
So far, from what I have read, I really enjoy your writting style!  I am planning to read more!

[kevmylove]

I know how you feel in the giving up writing, although we write for ourselves, it's always nice to know that there are others that like what we write. I have been feeling the same exact way, I was soooo happy that for the first time in like ten years of writing I finished two stories and I posted the endings and got nothing...no it sucks...no I like...but I was happy for myself for finishing them. I guess there is always one person who sticks to reading your stories though...so don't give up. I know you have popular stories, imagine me that I have eee...stories. Now I just write because I'm in the mood and try not to worry about reviews even though it sucks when you don't get them.

Sometimes I wonder if the BSB mojo is slipping away from people. My best friend is the same way we've been working on "NEVER GONE" together for almost seven years, and she has lost all writing interest ever since she read the AJ book, she kinda dislikes the boys...now I'm stuck with the story cause she can't get into it. So I'm just wondering if maybe others feel the same way...like BSB isn't in everyones interest anymore :'(. OH MY GOD did I make sense? probably not!

Sorry to ask a question on your thread, but does anyone know what I should do to get her interested again, she says maybe going to a concert will do the trick but who knows.

[mare]

That is a good question. I blame Kevin lol since he left I haven't sensed the bond between them that I used to which always made it easy for me to write about. I love them all dearly still but writing wise, it's gotten harder for me AND reading wise forget about it all together because to me, the most important relationship in the group was Nick and Kevin.

[alota_cookin]

I know how you feel in the giving up writing, although we write for ourselves, it's always nice to know that there are others that like what we write. I have been feeling the same exact way, I was soooo happy that for the first time in like ten years of writing I finished two stories and I posted the endings and got nothing...no it sucks...no I like...but I was happy for myself for finishing them. I guess there is always one person who sticks to reading your stories though...so don't give up. I know you have popular stories, imagine me that I have eee...stories. Now I just write because I'm in the mood and try not to worry about reviews even though it sucks when you don't get them.

Sometimes I wonder if the BSB mojo is slipping away from people. My best friend is the same way we've been working on "NEVER GONE" together for almost seven years, and she has lost all writing interest ever since she read the AJ book, she kinda dislikes the boys...now I'm stuck with the story cause she can't get into it. So I'm just wondering if maybe others feel the same way...like BSB isn't in everyones interest anymore :'(. OH MY GOD did I make sense? probably not!

Sorry to ask a question on your thread, but does anyone know what I should do to get her interested again, she says maybe going to a concert will do the trick but who knows.

like you know that I am addicted to All You Wanted. lol. BTW...is there an update in the future because I am anxiously awaiting! lol.

as for miss Ashley...I have enjoyed your writting so far and am planning to read more of your stories YAY for good writters!