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queenoftheshire
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 Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:39 pm Post subject: Why Doesn't Anybody Ever Rate/Review Stories? |
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We writers want to know what you readers think! (ok this will really sound pathetic) I checked my fanfic ( that I later erased for more editing) like 7 times in 3 hours to see if someone had commented on it!
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Viv
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| Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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I think a lot of readers have this problem: They read something that has some promise but still needs work, and then they're stumped. Should readers leave an honest review, giving constructive criticism, or should they leave the story alone and neglect to review? Readers are terrified of inadvertently leaving a review that could be considered a flame, so many readers only leave reviews for perfect fics.
Therefore, if your fic isn't perfect, that could be why it hasn't gotten a lot of reviews. Heck, even some close-to-perfect fics on this site have stunningly few reviews. I believe that is because of this fear that readers have.
Frustrating, ain't it? |
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Viv
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| Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Also, reviewing the stories of other writers introduces you to them, if you don't know them already. I've read stories I might not have otherwise, just because the authors were kind enough to leave a review for me. So the more you give, the more you receive. Sometimes.  |
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queenoftheshire
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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It's really funny. I'll go crazy waitng for a review and then when someone writes one, and the results are not exactly as I hoped I feel really embarrassed, and then edit the story like mad!
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Ellbee
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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You know, I've been really lax about this myself. Well, not only have I not reviewed, I haven't read anything in forever. I'll go take care of that right now.
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dolarabee
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| Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 5:30 am Post subject: |
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You know, queenoftheshire, you can review stories as well... there are other writers who crave reviews just like you do. 
Just a thought,
do. (who hasn't been reviewing lately for the simple reason that she doesn't have time to read any fic...)
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KhazarKhum
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| Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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| There's also the Shameless Self Promotion forum here, where you can announce any and all changes to your works. |
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LuthienTinuviel
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:15 am Post subject: |
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Anyone of you reading my stuff can give me a honest review =) Bring it on!
I know that I'm not that good a writer...
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miriel361
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 10:01 am Post subject: |
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Or join my New Year's resolution thread and promise to review at least one story a week.
You know my story has had almost a thousand hits and only something like 6 reviews..... On the other hand, it's quite high up on the most recommended list, so I know it's entertaining.
Hell, we can't force readers to review, we can only have faith that they are reading and enjoying... |
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KhazarKhum
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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I try to make it a rule--if I read it, I review it. It isn't hard to leave a couple of lines for the author! And believe me, we thrive on it.  |
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HollyTook
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| Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 10:53 am Post subject: |
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I love reviewing and I love reading my reviews. That is probably the funnest part of posting fan fiction. It makes you feel good to let the writer know you appreciate them, and also that you are helping them to improve. Writers looove feedback, so long as it is politely worded. I make an effort to review every work I read. If there are problems with a fic, let the reviewer point them out so they can be fixed. And if I'm really eager for feedback, I go back to check up a lot, too.
So, readers, please review! It does us all good!
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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And just to point out the possibly obvious, you can rate AND review, ya know. I try to do both, at least to rate, since that's what most readers see first.
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LuthienTinuviel
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:48 am Post subject: |
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Yes, we trive on reviews good and bad. Plus, I don't use any betas... so I rely pretty heavily on my reviews to improve them.
miriel, I rechecked and I saw lots of reviews... =)
Hell yeah... I review at least once on a story/poem I read.
Rarely rated though  heheh...
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Viv
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:07 am Post subject: |
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I have a whinge, and this thread seemed like the best place for it. Whinge warning!
When I look for stories to read, I assume that I'll be leaving a review, provided that the story isn't just awful. But lately, I've begun looking at the author's profile first. If an author has posted more stories than reviews, I don't care how recommended that story is, I won't read it.
Why? Well, the fanfiction community doesn't exist to serve the egos of a few elite writers. It's a *community*. In order to receive praise and adulation, we all should really dish it out first.
By the way, I'm not talking about folks who have posted 30 or 40 reviews; I'm talking about the people who have posted 10 stories and 2 reviews. It bugs me.
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SpaceWeavil
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:24 am Post subject: |
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I try to review whenever I read something, although often I will rate first, then head off and have a think about it, then review next time I come on. Like Viv says, it makes this place different from just a list of stories. It makes it a community, and some fairly good conversations have struck up through the review system.
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