A Rant

imaginetho:

I’d just like to take this moment and say first of all, I truly do love writing and will continue to write no matter what nor who.

I’d also like to say this is not directed for the few people who took the time to let me know they like what I write, no, you’re an angel and we’re thrilled that you’re here.

This is for the other majority who do not.

Now,

As much as I love writing, I also truly love shown appreciation and validation from the people who read my work as well. 

Just as I took the time to write wether a 500 word, a 1000 word or an even less request for you, it wouldn’t hurt if you took the time to let me know how you feel about my work. It’s really not that hard to drop a nice comment and let me know what you thought of it, wether you really liked it or didn’t and have some nice suggestions for next time to make it even better. 

I know that you don’t have to, but why not make someone’s day when you can? 

All you gotta do is say something nice to show me that I did a good job. Literally, that’s just enough to make my day. It’s as simple as that. 

Not only will it make my day but more importantly it will help me feel more inspired and thrive to become even better.

I’ll take in your request gladly and write it the best I can either way and I’ll also have a lot of fun writing it, but I’ll also wonder later on what are your thoughts on it after I have posted it.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that as much as I love doing this I’d love it even more if you actually showed me that you love it too. After all, we’re all just people who want to see our hard work not go to waste but to be noticed. 

I’m also 99.99% sure that I’m not the only writer who feels that way which is why I thought it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to actually say all of this and get it out of my chest.

Lastly, I really hope no one misunderstands this and think of it as rude or anything because that was not my intention whatsoever.

Dee, I totally agree with you. Writing is fun but hearing what people think makes it more worth it, that’s just how it is.

So readers, please let us know how your feel about our work. The quality improves when we know either that you love it or what we can do to improve it.

I often second guess putting in significant effort when feedback is low because it can start to feel pointless, but I keep trying regardless because that’s how I am. I’m sure my fellow writers are the same way.

Thanks for speaking up Dee, you aren’t alone in your feelings.