Readers - it's been brought to my attention before that only a slim percentage of readers actually comment. I'm going to try to remember to install hit counters on all my work, so at least I'll know that people are seeing my fics, even if they aren't commenting. I sympathize - it can feel very demoralizing to not know if anybody is out there.
There are some pairings and some fandoms that are popular. If a writer isn't part of that, it can be hard to attract readers, no matter how good or innovative they are.
Whatever you're excited about writing is what you should write, I think. Writing for popularity is like writing for money, IMO - it tends to suck the creativity right out of the writer. Good for you, for sticking with what interests you. :)
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Date: 2007-03-25 10:10 pm (UTC)There are some pairings and some fandoms that are popular. If a writer isn't part of that, it can be hard to attract readers, no matter how good or innovative they are.
Whatever you're excited about writing is what you should write, I think. Writing for popularity is like writing for money, IMO - it tends to suck the creativity right out of the writer. Good for you, for sticking with what interests you. :)