Quote Originally Posted by sugeneg
If an author in the introduction to their story/chapter made a little statement that they were becoming a little disinfranchised with writing stories and not really knowing if anyone was interested in them and they were thinking of stopping then maybe that would get a better reader response, use guilt to get the lazy buggers to write even one sentence telling you they like the story.
No, Jason, I don't believe it's the readers who are the 'lazy buggers' so much as many of the authors themselves. How much effort does it take to say 'thanks for the review', and perhaps a quick comment?

Of the reviews I've given probably one in twenty has responded one way or the other. And I know I'm not Robinson Cruiso out there either. If I've been able to be helpful or encouraging it's nice to know. If the author believes I'm right off track with my rating or review, or if perhaps I've misunderstood or misinterpreted something, I need to know that also. Feedback on my feedback if you like.

It's my, personal, opinion that more readers would review if they got some kind of response.


Alex.