A hearty agreement with this post TM! I, for a fact, joined IF only so that I could read some of the stories limited only to members. And then
because of those very writers; I began to write as well.
If not for my wonderful readers, my work would not exist and I would not hope to flourish in the art of writing. Something that I hold dear to my heart. It is becuase of these readers that I have come to appreciate what I write, and maybe hope to think that I am a decent writer.
Some of my readers give me far too much air than necessary, but I shall be shallow and say that I do quite like it ;) But even those who leave emoticons, a few words or even the much noticed message of "update soon", hold a dear position in my heart. The fact that one's work is appreciated, is an encouragement to even the most hardened writer.
Lots of wonderful wishes are directed towards the people who take time out of their busy lives and give writer's like us, the support we need. I know many people who claim to pick up the pen with only one intention in mind; to please themselves.
But I shall be selfless and admit to one clear fact.
My writing is for my readers, and my readers alone.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Cheers, Avinaash.