Hello again, Harshada!
I haven't followed any of your stories (yet) and I didn't know what was up until I went through your note in the other thread, a couple of comments and finally this note. I do not want to intrude or sympathize because I definitely don't think I hold the ground. But I can say this much:
As a writer myself, I absolutely understand what you mean. Writing has never been something I am passionate about. I am not even pursuing my career on it. Neither do I consider whatever I write, as a huge accomplishment, though a lot of the wonderful members in this forum make me feel absolutely flattered and successful in what I want to portray through my work. As you mentioned in your note, I also write to distract myself. Either from stress or boredom. That's about it.
Having said that, I absolutely do not mean that what I write is not dear to me. Neither do I intend to say that the comments do not make me feel accomplished. I literally strive from a few words from the readers after I post my work on IF. Every single word that comes out of them are like precious treasure that I want to cheerish for the rest of my life. A lot of them, in fact, PM me saying how much they liked it, and I become an absolute shameless and ask them to copy paste those comments on the thread, NOT because I want others to see but 'cause I want all the comments in one place so that whenever I go on that thread, I can read them over and over again, as one of the sweetest memories.
The reason I am saying this to you right now is because I want you, as well as others to know that spending countless hours on writing something, and then expecting a few nice words from the readers is no crime at all. It is not forcing anyone. After every OS I post, I literally underline my request to hit the like button and comment through a few words because my heart strives for that much of appreciation after working on something till midnight.
Of course, none of you told me to write stories on Shivika and it is solely my wish to do so. But as a writer, it just comes naturally in us to strive for a little bit of appreciation and feedback, especially when we know that y'all are being so kind to read our work. I don't think asking this much should be called forcing, rather it is our right to ask for some likes and comments if you enjoy reading them.
And by that, I absolutely do not mean they are entitled to comment everytime we write an OS/SS/FF. I personally never expect them to comment regularly, I myself isn't the greatest when it comes to giving comments. However, once in a while if you do take out 2 mins to write something for us, I'm sure it wouldn't harm much.
I'm one hell of a sensitive woman myself. I get hurt quite easily as well. So I can imagine what you might have felt when you had received those hurtful comments. Never think that you're forcing anyone. It is okay to ask for some love, support and appreciation through likes and comments.
I hope you keep on finding relief from your personal issues through writing and continue to bless this forum with your work. I have been meaning to read your stories for a while now except I never got the chance with the hectic schedules of Eid Preps and back to back post Eid Parties lol 😆 Sorry about that. But from the love and excitement you have been showered by your readers, to see you re-posting this story, I can tell you're an amazing writer. Keep Shining, Harshada! 🤗
P.S. Whatever I have said above is solely a general view of an amateur writer and I absolutely do not mean to direct it to anybody in this forum. My intention is not to hurt or offend any of Harshada's or my readers through my words whatsoever. The number of lovely souls I have got to know just through a few stories of mine and the amount of love and appreciation I have received is indeed extremely overwhelming.Nonetheless, my sincere apologies if I did end up sounding rude.
P.P.S. I saw your reply to my comment and I never got to respond.😆 My name is Mushfika, as it says in my username 😳
Edited by Mushfika - 8 years ago
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