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When reading...
RokofAges75:
I do understand about the computer; I used to be able to sit and read fanfics off a desktop for hours, but I can't stand to do that anymore. I use my netbook when I'm reading more than a few chapters at a time because at least I can take that to my bed or the couch and be comfortable. I don't have a Kindle and will never buy one for myself; I love actual books.
As for plugging stories, I agree with what's been said - it's fine to plug when you first start a new story and then announce when you update, but when it gets to be excessive, it does come across as needy and is a turn off. It's different when you're a published author trying to earn money or even make a living by selling your books, but since we're not trying to make any money off this, it just seems like an attention-seeking thing. Everyone wants readers, but it should be the quality of your work and the frequency of your updates that attracts them, not the intensity of your begging.
Carter-Orange:
One thing I like about the Kindle app is that I can download a sample of the book to see whether I like it first. I wouldn't buy a Kindle though, I just use the app on my phone when I'm not at home. I like real books and have a stack of them on my bedside drawers ready to read :)
Purpura Lipstick:
Hubby got me the kindle because he was sick of the house exploding with books. LOL. I actually like it when traveling, I have a score of books and not an entire suitcase for them alone. :)
I still love the feel of books but with so many bookstores closing I don't have one near to buy anymore or browse for new books. When I browse I browse on Amazon, I download the free chapters to my kindle to read so I might as well just get it on the Kindle. There are still a few books I have to get because they aren't available on the Kindle and a few that I want to own to own. I was against the Kindle at first but it has its good points.
Carter-Orange:
Yeah, the Kindle app is very handy when travelling :)
Mariah:
A story looks interesting to you...
1. You click on it and notice the word count. (In example: every chapter is more than 3000 or less than 1000 words.) Does that stop you from even starting to read?
No, I don't think its particularly about word count. What I look for is description in stories and as long as its something, could be a person or setting has somewhat of a description, then its interesting enough.
If you are already reading a story...
2. You leave a review for each chapter that you read, but never get a response from the author. (I don't mean when the author takes a bit to answer; I'm guilty of that.) Does that make you stop reading?
No, I mean I know just like if it was switched around and they left a review, I'd still notice it. I actually personally thank them via email sometimes or just offer a short little response. If I like something a lot I definitely read and review. Sometimes the author has a life from the site (as do I and others) and can't be around to check reviews on the archive but I've noticed on the few reviews I've left for people, there hasn't been a response; which is fine. A lot of times I'll stop reading only because the author stopped updating. And I don't believe in posting up reviews for someone to update. Seems a bit annoying. When they can, they will. Its something that can't be rushed.
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