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Questions to ponder part 11

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mare:
I guess it's all in the wording. If I stopped reading something because it was just not a good story, chances are the author never knew I was reading in the first place. I tend to not leave a review unless I feel like I can commit to a story. If I stop reading just because I don't have the time, I don't really mind letting the author know that especially if they complain about lack of reviews, although I've also noticed when I hear that those people rarely ever do go back to reading and finishing it off, I know I'm guilty of that. For something else, like "I really was enjoying this story but then it became female centered and I just can't get into that." I truly believe something like that isn't offensive to the author but just really honest. I know some people can take it and some can't. I wouldn't mind reading a review like that personally.

"I really thought this was great but I had to stop because I couldn't take all the cliffhangers." Or "I'm just not into reading about the villain's point of view." or "There's not enough Brian and AJ..." which tends to be me. lol

I think it's less offensive then someone who just stops without explanation but I'm also weird like that. 9 out of 10 times though someone might say "I still have been reading but just not reviewing." However weird that one is, at least it's an explanation lol

julilly:
Is it really that noticeable when someone stops reviewing? I honestly don't think I would be able to be like "oh, so-and-so hasn't reviewed the last couple chapters" I'm so not observant enough to remember who has reviewed what chapters.

mare:
I am talking about people who review every single chapter not so much the random people who come in and out or review here or there because that's what you expect with them. I think it's fair to say that everyone kind of counts on their regular reviewers. I think we all have them. Those 1 or more people who review every single chapter of your story. When they suddenly stop it's a downer. At least to me because I look forward to hearing their thoughts. When there are no more thoughts to hear you can't help but wonder why.

FrickingKaos:
I definitely notice when people stop reading and to be honest it kind of demotivates me, especially if it is more than one person. One person I will likely not notice but I often get discouraged. I know that sounds dumb. I haven't been able to write in a while because I keep trying too hard. I find it hard to even get motivated to write lately and I feel bad for the stories I have left unfinished.

Is there a way I can get my inspiration back, anyone have any suggestions? Cause I feel like I have tried everything. Have you ever gotten so stuck o. a story you thought about a complete re do?

RokofAges75:
I have gotten those honest reviews that explain why someone won't be reading anymore, and I guess it is nice to know the reason why.  I don't take offense to that, but I also don't get offended when someone stops reading or stops reviewing.  It would only bother me if everyone suddenly stopped LOL.  Then I would be like, "Uh... what did I do wrong?"

Tracy, I've been in the same boat with a lack of motivation and too many unfinished stories.  I've found that while you can force it to some extent, if it doesn't start flowing after that, it's best to just take a break and move on to something else, whether it's a different story or a different project altogether.  I hate leaving stories unfinished too, but we write for fun.  We shouldn't put too much pressure on ourselves with deadlines or quotas; we should just write what we want, when we went, and not worry about it so much.  So if you're stuck on a certain story and not having fun with it anymore, admit that and move on.  You can always come back to it later if your inspiration returns, and sometimes it will after you've walked away from it for awhile.

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