Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

More likely they followed a story link from someone's recommendation and then favorited you for when you post more. I really don't want to keep bothering you but, as an author who feels/has felt this sting, I really feel like you're overly harsh on yourself.

I mean, hell, Rose Crowley mentioned you on her server randomly as one of the authors she admires: https://i.imgur.com/MojAjgD.png

People don't like to write comments. On art, okay, sure, those are immediate candy for the brain so art gets the lion's share of comments and love.

But, your writing is enjoyed by many and maybe they're silent (although comments here have shown that people will speak up) but they're still there.

Just sucks seeing you down so much. If you're done, you're done. I get that. Or you could look for ways to engage with your readers more if you really need that feedback. Forget Patreon if that doesn't work. Set up a Discord server, create polls for story ideas, proactively engage people in different ways - asking what people enjoy about TF stories in general, about your stories, areas they'd like to see improved or see more of, etc etc etc

You aren't writing in a void. It's just that it's sometimes difficult for people to take a moment and write what they think.

I won't bother you again after this if you're truly done and wasn't going to but at least know that - as shown by just the small search selection - people are inspired by your writing.

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

It's easy to get down on yourself, trust me, I know.

Also, the Discord server can help. I run a pretty quiet one. Like really quiet and small compared to Kari or Lobo Leo but it has a few channels for my patrons and story specific things. The biggest thing, I've found, is getting out that you put in. Chat with your people, make some friends, do a few stories for people sometimes when you're in the mood, bring up the stories and ask about things I mentioned above. Just go a little bit further and make an effort.

It made a big difference for me, at least. I was pretty much a recluse before starting a server and chatting with people.

But just remember, just people will still only give a few reviews on da and fa. I get most of my feedback on my server because I chat with people there directly and give chances at letting them pick what I write next.

I hope some of that helps. It won't be a magical fix. People like your stuff.

Oh. And I also try to work with others - collabs or writing gift stories for artists I like and other people, opportunities like that. That also helps me keep going.

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

It's okay to feel down like that sometimes, I just hope you find yourself feeling better, you don't deserve the abuse you're giving yourself. Your work is something a lot of the community enjoys, it just can be hard to comment on stuff of this nature. When it comes to pornographic material, especially niche pornographic material like this, many will just stay silent as can feel more comfortable. You know, unless they're begging you for content they specifically like, which honestly is almost never welcome.

For my part, if I'm the one you wanted feedback from, I really do apologize for never getting back to you. I think your writing is extremely good, but if I recall correctly the content you asked me to comment on involved a pleasurable transformation. My personal taste leans well away from that sort of thing, I don't like pleasurable TFs at all, and so I felt awkward trying to comment on it constructively since it's not something I really understand. I should have just been straight with you at the time about that, but I was simply too nervous to express myself that way, and while trying to gather the courage to respond I just put it off until it felt too late.

It was not a cool thing to do, whether that was what you were referring to or not, and either way I'm sorry about it.

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

Seeing this comment really hits home with me. A lot of times I feel the same, especially when I think one particular story of mine is far better than other things I've written but received much less attention. You're a very talented and prolific TF writer, and I guess it goes to show that everyone that writes TF stuff feels this way sometimes. Just wanted to say thanks for your comment. Also, is your Discord available to the public?

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

Oh no. I wrote 'quite' instead of 'quit' ahhhhh that's going to bother me forever.

I really do think interaction is important for getting feedback. Chatting with people in your comments on stories, on Discord servers or Twitter or anywhere that your content is shared. Some people don't comment because they're not sure if you're reading comments (I've had that mentioned a couple times) while others may be anxious about it and need to see the interactions before joining in. And especially if you're getting story prompts and then posting them regularly or asking specific questions.

It still won't match what artists typically see in their comments. That's okay. I've personally tried to make peace with it and to understand that some people just don't have the time and energy to say something. If I need to know something about my writing specifically, I'll ask proactively instead. Getting 'favorites' and being watched by people is a good enough indicator on things otherwise.

And money. Money from Patreon, haha

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

yes lurkers are nice but its even better to get feedback and get a feel for what most like and growing as a creator.

no point in creating and sharing if there is no interest.

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

Yeah I got hit with this on a recent story of my own too. It's a rough feels to put a lot of work into something to have it ignored by your followers. You can spiral into that feel of "Did I really screw up?" or "Is it really just not very good?" It's hard to tell, and the mental chewing can really hurt your motivation to continue to write (or draw). I swear most things I write over about 5,000 words tend to get ignored. Which is really frustrating.

I'll take a single comment, constructively critical or positive, over almost anything. I'd rather talk about what you liked or didn't like with my works as long as your response isn't along the lines of "You suck and should go crawl in a hole..." It's important to get that feedback to grow and develop as an author.

It's not even always about making a buck. It's about feeling like your artform is contributing to the community you are part of and that it's appreciated. Even if it's naughty smut, it's still a part of your creativeness exposed to the world asking for a certain level of validation.

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

The one in particular of mine was 75 pages, so I think you're spot on about story length and diminishing views.

Re: TF stories that aren't super short.
 

I do word count, rather than pages, largely because I use an A5 setting that mimics mass market size. My longest single story is around 48,000 words, which for comparison is about the old fantasy novels back in the day. You know the thin ones, like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

I swear these things get crickets. Something I toss off in 2 hours for about 2,000 words that's just light smut? Yeah I'll get, at least for me, decent response.

As a writer it's frustrating to feel this way about longer pieces. People say they want more, but then never read it. I've tried doing chapters, sometimes that does better, but after a while it tails off anyway. So I don't know. It's just a thing. We're allowed to feel frustrated, but it's really not going to be something I try to dwell on too much. I write the stories I feel I have to tell. If people like them, great.