So most people are silent readers out there. I was one for the longest time too. But that was before I started writing on Wattpad (which was in September). In the months since, I have grown even older (sigh) and hopefully wiser.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to make a Wattpad-wide plea.
Please don't be silent readers. I ask this because, as a writer, I want to know who is reading my story and if they like it.
The easiest way for any writer to know that is for you to push that little star button. It means "I approve", "Loved the ending!", "Can't wait to see what's next!", "Man, your writing was so on form that chapter that if it was a tennis player, it just kicked Federer's ass to next Tuesday." (and no one got that reference did they?), and so much more.
It's just like in pre-school -- remember when you did something well and that glitter-glued project came back to your grubby little hands with a huge star sticker affixed in the corner. Wasn't that just the best feeling ever? Well, that's how I feel when someone votes for one of my stories (It's sad that a little star gets me that excited but it's true. It's even more exciting when someone leaves a comment because it takes so much more work on their part. Literally getting shivers just thinking about it).
It honestly brightens up my day. It makes me want to go out through the internet and hug you. Because you have taken the time to show me that you like what I'm doing. That all the time and effort I put in in making sure that my work is the best it can be was not lost.
And that's pretty huge in my books.
Because if you take pride in your work, it's nice to know that someone appreciates it.
Or, if you're thinking in purely selfish reasons, when you like someone's work it may convince that person may check out your stories. Wadpadders are a very reciprocal bunch.
So the next time you read something you really like, hit that star and let the writer know that you enjoyed their work. Do a good deed, brighten up someone's day. It only takes a star.
I'll try to limit the cheese on my other posts. Sorry folks.