Is the Story Hour Forum on Life Support?

[Sandain]

I read Shemeska's story hour too, I forgot about it when I wrote my list which is strange, because I look for updates for it every day.

I will have a look at these other story hours mentioned too! thanks!

 

[doghead]

My particular SH of choice is Welcome to Halmae - great characters and a writer with a flair for the cliffhanger.

As a reader, I think it is beholden upon us to pop up now and then and thank those who have taken the time to write the story in order to share it with us.

I would think that there can nothing more disheartening to be writing a SH and wondering if anyone is enjoying it.

thotd.

 

[barsoomcore]

As a writer, I can say that appreciative comments are incredibly important and provide much sustenance. I hate it when I post a couple of updates and there's no response. VERY discouraging.

 

[carpedavid]

I don't see this forum as dying at all. As others have said, yes, many of the big big names are not posting as frequently as they once did, but there are plenty of good story hours out there to follow. If you're looking for a good one to pass the time, here's a quick list of the ones I usually check out often for updates that aren't among the "biggies."

- Capellan's "Q-Ship." I want Captain Fury's autograph!
- Alea Iacta, by Orichalcum. I'm fascinated by the Roman setting and how well it is displayed. And I wish I had his puzzle creating skills.
- PirateCat's "Code 4: Reuinion." Superhero tales from Freedom City.
- My own "The Celestial Empire," which I like to think is decent, set in medieval China.
- carpedavid's new "Land of the Crane," set in a Japaneseque setting.

Valerian, you just made my day

With regard to the viability of the story hour forum, it's my opinion that there are too many good stories out there to possibly keep up with. In fact, I find myself feeling guilty that I don't have the time to read as many of the other stories as I'd like. I'd like to throw my support behind a huge number of authors - but then I'd never get anything done at work. Ever.

 

[carpedavid]

As a writer, I can say that appreciative comments are incredibly important and provide much sustenance. I hate it when I post a couple of updates and there's no response. VERY discouraging.

What barsoomcore said. Although I'd add that I appreciate constructive critical comments as well. Actually, non-constructive critical comments are ok, too. Pretty much any feedback, really, is enough to keep me interested in writing.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

As a writer, I can say that appreciative comments are incredibly important and provide much sustenance. I hate it when I post a couple of updates and there's no response. VERY discouraging.

Pfft! You're just picky. I rarely get one comment per two updates. I've got whole pages with no comments on them(of 7 pages). Sure, I'd like them, but I know people are reading and enjoying it when they do comment.

 

[sniffles]

As a newbie who only recently discovered Story Hour, I just want to let all of you know that I will read your stories just as soon as I have time! I'm really looking forward to discovering all the adventures out there. I hope to contribute a few of my own soon as well.

It's funny (to me, anyway) to think that I came to this site as the result of reading someone else's character journals on a website. Now I've got a new e-friend, and I also found my way to ENworld through her site. What a great community!

 

[Hawkshere]

As long as Shadowdancer keeps hitting Tales of the Bray Keavan regularly, then Story Hour is doing fine!

 

[spyscribe]

As a writer, I can say that appreciative comments are incredibly important and provide much sustenance. I hate it when I post a couple of updates and there's no response. VERY discouraging.

You know what they say, "Every time a story hour gets an unsolicited plug, another writer gets a cheap thrill."

 

[Angcuru]

You know what they say, "Every time a story hour gets an unsolicited plug, another writer gets a cheap thrill."

And the boost to their will to keep on writing and posting.