How disencouraged do YOU feel when you get too little reviews?

[Seijiro Mafuné]

I'm not asking this to answer it, I'm asking this so you people can tell me.

Supposing you wrote a fic and it didn't get as many reviews as expected, how do you feel about that?

The main reason I can't answer this is because [SPOIL](argument removed due to personal reasons)[/SPOIL].

And that's how I feel about reviews.

 

[Elemental Charizam]

Ever notice how when people get too few reviews they post multiple threads in the AC mentioning lack of reviews in a rather pointed, REVIEWME! *hint hint* kinda way?

As for the feeling... Eh, it depends what you think of as too few. I'm used to getting two or three, and I guess if I got one or less reviews after, then it might disheaten me a bit, 'cause I'd know some of my reviewers had spurned my fic

 

[Dragonfree]

I get a little disappointed, but life goes on and that's just an "aww, too bad" thing. Maybe I'll get reviews for the next thing I write.

 

[RaZoR LeAf]

I post in Non-Pokemon fics. I don't expect any reveiws anyway. Though I hate "It's good, keep it up", and that crap. I'd rather no reply than a useless reply like that.

 

[IceKing]

Though I hate "It's good, keep it up", and that crap. I'd rather no reply than a useless reply like that.

Second that. I do get a little discouraaged at first, but I after a while I don't mind. The important thing is that I like my favorite own fics, and I suppse you are your best critic. Of course, a good 15 reviews per chapter isn't bad for you either, but the first reason to write is to please yourself. Eventually youll get reviews one day...

 

[Kiyohime]

Your banner frightens me, Iceking. o.o;

I can't really contribute to this topic *guilty expression* but I do have a suggestion--if you want reviews, why not look in the Reviewers thread and request reviews?

 

[Torkoal]

Your banner frightens me, Iceking. o.o;

I can't really contribute to this topic *guilty expression* but I do have a suggestion--if you want reviews, why not look in the Reviewers thread and request reviews?

i entered the review club because i wasn't getting any. that banner scares me too.

 

[billy5772]

Well, it all depends on your motivation. Why do starving artists continue to paint? It's a thing called intrinsic motivation. If you have it, the reviews won't matter much if at all. It's when you want to write a story because it either needs to be written or just because you want to write it that reviews stop mattering as much.

And "disencouraged"? Maybe discouraged?

 

[Shrike Flamestar]

Eh, I’ve gotten used to be ignored everywhere I go by now. It’s like I have a curse, no matter what I do nobody even so much as acknowledges that I exist. I was really excited by the reviews I got for the first two chapters of The Flamestar Chronicles, so I’m a little disappointed that nobody has said anything about Chapter 3 yet, but instead of dwelling on how much I must suck since nobody is saying anything I just go back to writing.

 

[Xiang]

I appreciate all reviews, no matter how many. If I get none, I work to get some. I try to review other fics, advertise, request, and so on. Not all reviews are handed to you on a silver platter, or even a platter.

 

[PDL]

indeed, it's never certain that you'll get reviews, even reviews you find "abrasive" need some appreciation becuase even that reviewer took the time to review your fic and point out points.

 

[Xiang]

And it's nice to know someone out there is reading your work. It's hurtful for me to see someone I review that needs more reviews, but it's more hurtful when the person I review for doesn't appreciate what I say.

 

[KC, Pokemon Master]

Me too...

Man, I know how all of you feel.

I try my hardest to write fan-fics, but when they get completely ignored, I feel depressed. I think my writing's good, if not great, but I want to know what others think about it!

As long as someone isn't bashing me, I appreciate their review. However, when I get any less than five, coupled with the fact that I never have more than 100 views, I almost want to stop writing fan-fics. Why can't someone appreciate my efforts?

Well, you guys know what I mean. I'm just ranting now. *sun appears from behind clouds* I can survive...

Could it be my fic's title...?
-KC

 

[Xiang]

Have you tried to PM some requests? Or reviewed a lot of other fics? It's a lot easier to get reviews if you try to collect them. (I found out myself. xP)

 

[Lily]

I don't mind at all; reviews cannot justify the quality of one's work. ^_^ The only reason I might get a bit discouraged is if the reviews themselves hold unnecessary negativity, but other than that, it's perfectly alright~

 

[Nylf]

The term I would use IRL I cannot use here. Basically, if I get no reviews, I don't care. But harshen it up a bit for what I would prefer to say ¬_¬.

I don't really worry about lack of reviews for the following reasons:-
1) Heck, people are reading the thing according to views, so I have to be doing SOMETHING right.
2) Printers are a god send. If I really need any help with my fics, and am getting no reviews, then I print off a chapter, and show it people to in real life. Sure, it's not quite as detailed as an hour long post, but I get input.

Honestly, just knowing people are looking at it encourages me, because I know if I keep writing my stories, then eventually I may write a chapter good enough to get one of those closet readers to post a review.

Lack of reviews should'nt discourage you to write less. It should encourage you to write more to get reviews.

 

[Shrike Flamestar]

Hmm, I just went and counted up my individual reviewers; 10 different people, with 652 page views and a five star thread rating (as if that means all that much) <_<

When I put it like that it does get a little aggravating, however I suppose I’m truthfully none the better; in fact, I’ve only read a handful of other fanfics, much less actually reviewed them <_< After I get Chapter 4 up, maybe I should consider returning the favor that these 10 people have done for me, as well as doing some other people favors myself... I suppose it’s as the old saying goes, “What comes around goes around.”

Besides, if I just say to myself that all 652 of those people actually read through the entirety of what I posted and are just like me, being to shy/lazy to post a review, then that looks great Always look at the bright side of things!

 

[≈*Virulent Tsunami*≈]

Well, I've had this problem before, and it's actually gone away. Lots of people read my Fic, regulars or new readers. So I can say firsthand how it is.

It is indeed frustrating(obviously). I work hard at writing, and it's quite discouraging when people turn a blind eye to my Fic(s). Personally, I find that advertising helps. My entire Signature is dedicated to promoting my Fic. And I think that's helped a bit, really. People get intrigued by what you put in your Sig, believe it or not. Not everyone will, but a few curious readers might decide to check it out.

My Fic is far from the most popular Fic here. It has a lot of Replies, though, a lot more than many other Fics. I persist in writing, and hope that I get the reviews and replies I desire. In the end, though, I write because I enjoy it. Writing is my passion, other people liking it is just a perk. Authors should write because they like it, not because they want attention. It actually helps to distract you from the lack of attention at times if you're just having fun with what you're doing.

So, yeah. I really just keep on writing, whether I have one reader of one hundred. Sooner or later, people will begin to recognize you. My first Fic failed miserably, and it would've been the ideal time for me to quit. But I kept on trying, and Hoenn's Legacy has ended up a pretty well-liked Fic. Keep writing, all you who lack in reviews. People will get interested sooner or later, usually later. Don't be discouraged if your Fic isn't immediately the next Harry Potter. It all takes time.

~*CB*~
The 8th Champion​

 

[Evanji Axu]

Well, as an artist, I can relate. I'm on deviantart, and to see nobody commenting on my work discourages me ;_; But at the same time it makes me want to work harder so people will recognize my (lack of) skill.

 

[Dragonfree]

I really have to disagree about thinking "good job keep it up" reviews are worse than none. Of course it's disappointing to see you've gotten a new reply only to read it and see one half-hearted line of spam, but I can't help appreciating every person who reads and enjoys my work, even if they have nothing particularly useful to say. (That being said, getting a review that says "good job keep it up" and then adds a note asking about something that was clearly explained in the story does feel worse than getting none at all, simply because then the person doesn't actually care.)