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KeepThisSecret:
I thought that I would quickly jump in and add my two cents to this conversation. Sin, as a new writer on AC myself, I know how intimidating it can be to post your first story. I was legitimately terrified that nobody would respond to my writing, and it did take me a while to get some reviews on the first story that I posted. Mare is right when she says that it does take time to develop a "following", but once you have a few readers hooked you can pretty much count on them to leave you feedback for every chapter.

Julie is also right when she says that the site is pretty Nick-dominated. There is definitely a lack of love for Brian around here (and in the fandom in general at the moment). Although, he is personally my favourite and I would seriously love to write about nobody but him. Haha! It just seems to be the case that more people are willing to click on a Nick or a group centered story. Your writing could seriously be amazing, but if you write about Brian less people will click on your story. It's a sad fact.

That being said, you should write about who you want to write about! I saw your story on the most recent page and I have to admit that I was pleased to see a story about Brian's vocal issues. It's definitely a touchy subject with a lot of people, and it takes some guts to choose to write about it.  I'm also guilty of not having the time to read at the moment, but I do want to give your story a chance. September/October are usually a bit nuts in terms of work, so finding the time is tough.

I would focus more on your read count than on the reviews at the moment. That's what I did when I finally got up the nerve to post my first story.  It made me feel good to see that people were reading even if they were not taking the time to comment. As long as your read count continues to go up with every chapter that you post you know that you are at least making progress and that people are taking the time to read your story.

Don't get discouraged! The reviews will come!

julilly:
I was about to come on and reiterate everything those before me had just said. You do really have to build a fan base, let people get familiar with you and your work and they will start reviewing. I have a couple of stories that upon completion had zero reviews.

That being said Sin, your last comment alludes to this story being slash. I didn't realize it was at first, but that likely has a lot do to with the following. Once upon a time, slash was really big in this fandom. There were both male and female BSB fans writing a lot of slash and it really had a place, but in the last five years it has died - BIG TIME.

The more well-known slash writers are gone and there doesn't seem to be a market for it as much. Most of the new slash posted on AC is not very popular because there just aren't enough readers to support it. I suspect that the slash label has a lot to do with your current predicament.

mare:
That is an excellent point. That being said, unless that's the main focus of the story, I don't even think that label needs to be present. Of course if it is really important to the story and especially if sex scenes are involved, it should be labeled that way.

Sin:
I just added the Slash Label this morning tho (sry on phone longer post at home) the first 2 chapters didnt have it... I wont be adding detailed sex scenes I find that boring.... if there will be sex I will fade to black... its more about the romance/drama

julilly:

--- Quote from: mare on September 17, 2014, 03:12:26 PM ---That is an excellent point. That being said, unless that's the main focus of the story, I don't even think that label needs to be present. Of course if it is really important to the story and especially if sex scenes are involved, it should be labeled that way.

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Eh, I dunno. I think even if they're in a romantic relationship without descriptive sexual content it needs to be there. There are people out there that wouldn't be okay with reading a story where Brian and Nick were partners.

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