Are Our Stories Repetitive? Are Our Stories (Or Our Work) Really Impactful?
Well these are the questions that are bothering a close friend of mine lately. Due to which she has almost given up on writing (well I hope and pray that she has not completely given up and that she will start to write soon).
First let me talk about stories being Repetitive....
Well there are only limited concepts, themes or genres on which one can write a story. Yes I admit that almost All Stories are Repetitive. But at the end of the day, It's all about presenting them the way the writers envisioned them. Every writer has something different to tell as everyone has got different perceptions and perspectives even on similar concepts or situations.
Take for example...
When a contest is being held, all contestants are given one theme on which they have to showcase their talent. So aren't those contestants working on the same theme? Aren't those concepts same and repetitive? But isn't everyone's story different from the others?
That is the most important thing. The concept being repetitive readers still get to read different stories on one single concepts or themes.
As per my POV, there is no harm in writing on Repetitive concepts. I have another example. The concepts on which my new story "Saudagar!" is based, well I have got at least Three stories based on that one concept. All Three of them are different from each other.
So yes I don't mind writing on Repetitive Concepts.
Coming to a story being Impactful...
Well as a writer or an artist (you'll know why I mentioned Artists in a little while) we feel that our stories or our work should leave some impact on those who reads them or sees them.
To tell you the truth, I personally feel that Every Stories leaves some impact on readers. Same thing goes for every work done by an artist.
In the last couple of weeks I received some depressing news. That time I was reading Sharlene's new story and then I read Bee's new OS. I felt so nice reading them. Both stories brought a smile on my face. Both stories are so light hearted. Where Bee's OS was romantic, Sharlene's story has got all the elements, from sadness to naughtiness to humor and not to forget romance also.
Whenever I think of few of Tessa's OS's and Jhil's SS "Raat Ke Humsafar!" And few others (whose titles I don't remember but I still remember the story) I become sad and emotional as they have left a huge impact on me. (I miss Tess and Jhil's stories so much).
When I think of the time when Bee was sharing her Updates with me on her story "Maid For Me!" it brings back those memories where I had enjoyed so much pestering her, bugging her and bothering her. But mainly I had felt so honored that she was sharing it with me before showing it to others. (I miss your stories also).
When I think of Sassy's SS "Life Colors Again!" I feel encouraged that one must not give up on things or on life so easily as life has a way of bringing back colors. (I have yet to catch with the last story of yours)
Similarly when I see Soni's creations (yes she's the Artist here), it makes me tickle as it takes me back to those days when PV was on and we used to have so much fun. (I have yet to start reading your stories).
I know people have stopped commenting on our work, which is kind of sad. But we can't force anyone to come and comment.
We too have our personal lives from which we try to get some free time and work on our creations, be it Stories or Edits like Soni's. We don't get anything in return. Whatever comments or feedbacks we used to get, they have also lessened but I still want to keep on writing as I know that my stories, my work are being enjoyed by people. (Even if some of them are stalking and not ready to even Hit the Like Button).
That is why I said that every story, every creative work leaves some impact on someone. We are not aware of it, but yes they are impactful. Even if I have written something silly and meaningless, I know it has left some impact on readers, doesn't matter if it's negative. Well silly stories will definitely get negative feedback but here also I know that if it made them react then that means it has left some impact on them.
So my friend, to answer your both questions, yes All Stories are Repetitive and All stories leave some sort of Impact thus making them Impactful. It doesn't matter if they get positive or negative feedback, always remember that they have left some kind of Impact on someone.
If it's a sad story, readers become sad. If it is a romantic story they smile and blush. If a story has humor in it, they laugh. If the story is silly they get angry. So yes Every Story manages to leave some Impact in one way or the other.
I do hope that after reading this, you will stop doubting yourself and start writing again and shower us with your Amazing Talent. Not just you, but those who feel dejected and depressed I hope this small post will help you and gives you the encouragement that you so need.
Those who have read this Thread and Agree with me, please do leave a small comment as your support and encouragement to All those who wants to give up on writing or posting their Creations in this forum.
Or at least Hit the Like Button as you support.
Bless you All 🤗
Love ❤️
Nikki.
Btw, this is my 30,000th posts 🥳
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