Story Board Activity Increase

[xFezIsAFreakx]

Personally, I am grateful for comments even if it's simply a 'Great update!' because it's nice that the effort has been made and if I don't get a comment I feel like no one is reading even though the view count is there. I take care to comment on every story I read also, because I like to let people know I am reading. Personally, I don't mind frivolous comments but I see the reason for concern. I take care to provide a list of chapters on the first page of my story.

[samoht04]

When I started my Legacy it was pretty much the only Legacy Story running, there were hardly any Stories then and only the one Board, then the Immortal Dynasty came and the Board grew, then the Misc Board took off. Now we have tonnes. Just shows how awesome this forum is and how big it is growing with all these people joining and running stories.

[MissPlumbBob]

Just wanted to agree that it is, indeed, extremely awesome!

I was wondering: can anyone tell me how a hiatus (long or short) affects your readership? I was asking because I am SO busy right now...

[TheChronicR]

Just wanted to agree that it is, indeed, extremely awesome!

I was wondering: can anyone tell me how a hiatus (long or short) affects your readership? I was asking because I am SO busy right now...

Well, nearly all my stories used to be on a long hiatus during the whole July, and shall I say, the view counts still flew up and the comments from readers still arrived when I posted an update or two. Just don't let the update be disappointing... Make it something unique, otherwise you are most likely to lose at least some readers. But that rarely happens here, so you're safe.

[MissPlumbBob]

Thanks, Chronic, for reassuring me. I will be sure to make the next update SUPER special. It's in three parts, as well, so more cliffhangers...

Anyone else here want to share a comment about going on hiatus?

[Sportsfan]

I try to post regularly so my story doesn't get buried. But when school starts again I'll probably have to only post on weekends.

[Schipperke]

I think if people are interested in the story, they'll come back if the break hasn't been too long.  My Flowers Waiting for Grim was on hold for over a month while I did other things, and I thought people would have long since forgotten about it and moved on.  It was quite gratifying to find that readers were still interested in it.

[xFezIsAFreakx]

I, as a reader, don't ever mind when a story goes on hiatus as I know how hard it can be to juggle things. I know starting next week I won't be able to update my own as often as I am beginning study for three extremely hard exams (and two mediocre ones, heh) and I have to focus on them, of course. My legacy has been on hiatus three times but never for overly long, I don't think, but even so I do sometimes fear that my readers will get bored and leave. In fact, even when I update I read over my chapter hoping it's no so poor that people decide to stop reading, but I know people on this forum aren't like that.

[Seabody]

@Seabody:

So you'd buy a book written by me? Or is that not what you were implying? Either way, I also think it would be neat to see a book get published that was penned by a forum alumni (spelling?).

That's exactly what I was implying. I have read extremely good stories on the Forum. They deserve to be published. And I'm not exaggerating.
From experience, hiatus comes naturally to some. I actually needed to put my stories on hiatus (exams). So I understand if a writer needs to put something on hiatus.

[Esther1981]

I can honestly say I haven't been reading stories lately unless specifically asked too, but back when I was an active story-reader I was sometimes afraid to post for fear of being frivolous. Also, about the hiatus, both of my stories have been on hiatus for awhile now, yet just the other day I read a comment about my Dynasty, so I'm glad they haven't been forgotten. But good news, I've been feeling better now so my stories should get an update soon. I love the comments, but even if I don't get any I'm not worried. I just watch the view count. 

[MissPlumbBob]

I wanted to post in the thread to thank each and every reader, viewer, commenter, and so on again.

I mention this because:

(I don't mean to sound like I'm bragging, but...)

I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who is following my first original story, "Seasons of Change," because late last night/early this morning it reached the 1000 view mark. It hasn't even been up a week yet, so this amazes and makes me feel so appreciated. I love to hear all the comments too, which I believe are around 80 in total at this point, even though perhaps 1/3 to 1/2 of them are mine.

I'd also like to express my gratitude for the readers of "Selphie: Her Turn To Speak," because I am very passionate about this concept, and I hope it translates well to a written story.

Finally, I want to mention my next story idea. This falls under Misc. Stories, once again. It is the tale of 4 high school graduates from a culture like the one found in the "Southern" United States. I've lived all my life in Mississippi, though I plan to move when I get married to somewhere farther north. My home will always have a special place in my heart. This fact, plus a documentary special I saw called "You Don't Know Dixie," (from the US-based History Channel), will be my inspirations. My goal is to convey to non-Southerners the differences in our heritage and culture while getting a resounding agreement to what I choose to write from any fellow "redneck, cajun, or hospitable" (some Southern depictions and stereotypes) members. The tentative title is "The Dixie Belles' Club".

I am so glad I had the idea for this thread, because I have read such good advice from fellow writers and readers alike.

[KrispyNickyB]

Well sometimes hiatus gets shoved on you. I'm grateful for each and every understanding viewer/reader of my Millham legacy. They've stuck through all the rough patches. I love comments and view counts. The view count floors me because honestly I don't see myself as a great writer after my attempts at getting published.

[Saltypaws]

I know I have to continue my Colour Dynasty, as soon as I get some memory.  I tried playing it again and played for a bit, just long enough to update and that was it.  I started it a year ago and I really need to finish and I am going to, one way or another, lol.  The eighth generation just turned toddler and I have a long way to go, I think I am on 35 weeks right now.