Do you still get the same rush?

[Chicklet]

Do you still get the same rush of excitement every time a new story is posted? Do you still check your "submissions" page every day to see if it's up? Do you still have butterflies in your stomach when you get a peice of feedback? I sure do! And I want to know how YOU feel!

Chicklet

 

[pocket rocket]

Hi Chicklet...
Well I am pretty new here and posted a couple of stories right away and then everyday came on to see if they were up. Anticipation is a real rush! Days went by.... nothing... still nothing.
I only knew that they had been posted for all to read because of receiving a piece of feedback! It was positive feedback too.
I wasn't sure if I was ready for feedback on my stories. Up til now they were private and between myself and my girlfriend at the time. And I am riding the high as the feedback so far has only been good. fingers crossed it stays that way. Part of the rush for me is knowing how many people read the story and knowing that they enjoyed it. So I can tell ya that it was a definite rush to not only see my writing up for so many to read but to get input like that from readers was an amazingly inspirational feeling. I hadn't written in months thanks to a dead computer but now am working on more than one at a time!
I am about to post another one in the next day or so and that same feeling is rising up. Of course this is new to me and it will be interesting to see in the future if I still get this rush each time I post. Will keep ya posted on that.

pocket rocket

 

[SexyChele]

Since I've come to know the timelines that Laurel uses to post stories, I no longer rush out everyday to see if a story I submitted is finally up. Though I was shocked when I submitted a non-erotic poem one night and accidently discovered it had been posted the next day. A pleasant shock, but shock nonetheless!

I know the night a story is to be posted, I stay for the "unveiling". I don't know why I do that. Once it is up, I normally just go to bed. It's a funny thing, I know. Of course, the next morning, one of the first things I do is go and check the number of views and votes! I don't know if I would say it is a "rush" - it's more of a twinge of nerves and butterflies in my stomach. I always worry about how many spelling/grammar mistakes I missed that some one else will pick up, whether it will be well-received, whether anyone will even read the darn thing!

Once the feedback begins to come in, I get more of a "rush". Just the idea that some one out there in cyberland actually clicked on the story AND read it AND had something to say, good or bad, makes me feel the effort was worth it.

I do have to admit there have been once or twice when I wasn't paying attention to when a story posted until I suddenly began receiving feedback. That was actually a less stressful way of posting!

 

[openthighs_sarah]

Of course, the next morning, one of the first things I do is go and check the number of views and votes! I don't know if I would say it is a "rush" - it's more of a twinge of nerves and butterflies in my stomach. I always worry about how many spelling/grammar mistakes I missed that some one else will pick up, whether it will be well-received, whether anyone will even read the darn thing!

Once the feedback begins to come in, I get more of a "rush". Just the idea that some one out there in cyberland actually clicked on the story AND read it AND had something to say, good or bad, makes me feel the effort was worth it.

Oh, god, yes... and yes... and yes... Sometimes I think it's bizarre to be so excited when I'm not receiving any monetary payment for a story, but I can't help the biological reaction.

And I think of that too, SexyChele: a reader seeing the link there, clicking on it... wanting to read through to the end... and being excited and thrilled enough to send a response... and all the stuff in between, of course.

 

[openthighs_sarah]

Oops

... I know this thread was probably intended for writers who have posted many stories, but I got excited and I couldn't help myself. Sorry.

 

[sirhugs]

even though I know it takes time , I start checking right away. Oddly though, on my latest story, I was too busy ( darned real life!) , and my first notice it was up was seeing feedback in my inbox. That was a different rush. But yes, its just as strong now as the first story. Perhaps more so, because, altthough my voyte scores are all over the mapp, some are high, so now I have hopes.....

when I first posted, I just felt good that I had contributed. Now, I crave affection.

 

[SlaveMasterUK]

Well, I posted my first story on Monday night, and for some reason, felt a complete... total... emptiness. Almost sadness that at last, it was over. I checked twice a day since then to see if it had been accepted but knew it would take a while.

Just logged on 10 mins ago tho - saw the "Accepted" sign and my heart jumped into my mouth - OH MY GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE!?

I found it at the top of the 'new' list, had a quick read, and started laughing out loud at what I read. Went back to my submissions page and it's can't believe it's already had 1,500 views - I mean, it's only, like, morning in the US..?

Only had 5 votes, but damn I'm pleased with 'em!

Ax

PS Hope I still feel this way for the next story...

 

[SexyChele]

Well, I posted my first story on Monday night, and for some reason, felt a complete... total... emptiness. Almost sadness that at last, it was over. I checked twice a day since then to see if it had been accepted but knew it would take a while.

Just logged on 10 mins ago tho - saw the "Accepted" sign and my heart jumped into my mouth - OH MY GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE!?

I found it at the top of the 'new' list, had a quick read, and started laughing out loud at what I read. Went back to my submissions page and it's can't believe it's already had 1,500 views - I mean, it's only, like, morning in the US..?

Only had 5 votes, but damn I'm pleased with 'em!

Ax

PS Hope I still feel this way for the next story...

I know what you mean when you say "empty". After all the editing and fretting and worrying, and I've finally copied what I hope is the final version of the story into that little box and click on "Submit" - I feel the same way. It's like, "Is that all?" But then, three nights later, there I sit, clicking back and forth waiting, waiting, waiting....

And as far as the views are concerned, you must remember that typically (and those of us who stay up to watch our stories actually post are aware of this!), stories are posted to Lit anywhere between midnight and 2am Pacific Time, US. At that time, the Aussies are normally just coming online, as well as those in the far Eastern countries. So, it is quite possible that, even by the time the US slowly wakes up hours later, your story can have quite a number of views already.

And I hope you always feel this way for every story you post!

 

[pop_54]

Re: Oops

... I know this thread was probably intended for writers who have posted many stories, but I got excited and I couldn't help myself. Sorry.

You get as excited as you like sarah.

Chicklet, sorry dear, got sidetracked, I don't rush to see the subs board, but I do anticipate the feedback, or not as the case may be, I half hope for old Mr/Ms/Mrs perfect to chuck in a one liner of abuse, it's a laugh.

Oh I checked my story scores for the first time in about a week or so last night, Jeez someone's hit them all in one go, they've all dropped by virtually the same decimal point percentage.
Someone must be panicking or feeling mean, hehe.

pops............

 

[English Lady]

Yes yes yes yes YES!


er hmm... i get so excited when i submit a story, i check everyday(more than once) to see if it's been accepted and once it has I keep checking to see what my votes are for about a week i am totally votes obsessed, then I calm down a bit*L*

I love receiving feedback too, It amazes me each time i get any...

 

[jfinn]

No, sorry, no rush, not a quiver...

And if you believe that then I'm better at writing fiction than I thought.

Seriously though, I don't compulsively check anymore to see if the story has been posted. I used to do that, but I found it just made the waiting worse, so now I take a deep, cleansing breath after I hit the submit button and wait for the first Lit feedback to show up in my email.

That's when the rush starts. Actually panic is a better term. A sick, sinking feeling deep in the pit of my stomach. That first feedback is always hard to read. I guess it's because I'm always terrified that everyone is finally going to figure out that I can't write worth a lick and call me on it. So far I've been lucky though and it hasn't happened. Guess you really can fool most of the people some of the time.

Jayne

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Most definitely.

 

[pointless]

Re: Re: Oops

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[Chicklet]

Re: Oops

... I know this thread was probably intended for writers who have posted many stories, but I got excited and I couldn't help myself. Sorry.

hey, we don't limit any of these threads. people who haven't put ANY stories on lit can answer for all I care! your opinions matter too, girlie!

 

[Chicklet]

I love receiving feedback too, It amazes me each time i get any...

I love giving feedback for just that reason - if it excites me, it'll probably excite them!

 

[Chicklet]

No, sorry, no rush, not a quiver...

And if you believe that then I'm better at writing fiction than I thought.

lmao

 

[Guest]

I cheat....

I admit it.

I cheat.

I don't submit my stories 'cold' anymore.

I shamelessly exploit my Lit colleagues to preview and critique my stories before I post them. So, I kind of get the worries out before I post.

BUT... I still get excited when I get the first feedback. And any other feedback.

I avidly watch the reads and rating, eager to see if my story "did something" for people that didn't feel obligated to be nice to me.

Oh, and did I mention, I have a new story up?

b

 

[MathGirl]

Only had 5 votes, but damn I'm pleased with 'em!Ax
PS Hope I still feel this way for the next story...

Congratulations, Ax. It's a nice feeling, isn't it?
MG

 

[MathGirl]

Re: Oops

... I know this thread was probably intended for writers who have posted many stories, but I got excited and I couldn't help myself. Sorry.

No need to apologize. This isn't just for superstars or veteran writers. Personally, I like your participation. Ax just posted his first story, and he's been around here for a while.

I'm certainly not a good enough writer to have any feelings of exclusivity.

MG

 

[openthighs_sarah]

Re: Re: Oops

No need to apologize. This isn't just for superstars or veteran writers. Personally, I like your participation.
MG

Thank you! I do appreciate that... I only meant that the question seemed to be about whether one gets "jaded" after awhile, and so I'm probably not in a position to judge (having only posted two stories). But I was just very happy to see that other authors on this board share the same excitement, especially those who have posted many more pieces...

 

[MathGirl]

Wheeeeeee

But I was just very happy to see that other authors on this board share the same excitement, especially those who have posted many more pieces...

I've posted a few, and I still get a tingle when they come out. That and the feedback are the main reasons why I do itl.

MG

 

[a_quietguy]

empty

 

[pointless]

it's like when i was in a crappy band in high school and we played shows at the eagles lodge or someones house or in some room rented out at the local college. it didn't matter that we sucked, that their were only thirty people there looking bored or that we were all playing different songs or whatever. all that mattered is the people were there, listening to the stupid shit we had to say about straight edge and vegetarianism and all the other leftist shit me and my friends were into at the time.

there is just something special about making people listen to you. it's the best thing in the world. better than sex.

it's the sweetest form of power.

 

[Dirt Man]

Well, after 18 posts here at literotica...

I find that I am starting to get used to the effects. Not exactly jaded mind you. Just a bit more laid back about the results, and aftermath of posting. For instance my latest story got posted, and I received feedback for it before finding out about it being posted. The voting is once again above 4.0 so I don't really care anymore about the vote raiders now that I know what they do, and why. This latest is also an interracial story, but with a lot more developement of the main character's thought processes than I usually care to put into these things. So if you want to then read it, if not, then that's okay too. The link to my stories is below.


As Always
I Am the
Dirt Man

 

[openthighs_sarah]

Speaking of votes...

Maybe this is strange, but I don't think I've ever voted on a story and given it less than a "5". If I don't care for it that much, I don't vote. When someone asks me to read a story, I'll read it and send feedback, but I won't vote unless I can give it a "5" (or at least a "4", if I know the person is expecting a vote and the 4 makes sense to me).

I don't why I do this, really. Maybe it's just that if I really don't like the story, I don't even make it to the end, and I start to resent the time investment. But if everyone did this, every story on the site would have a score of either 5.0 or 0.0.

Maybe if I could specify a score with greater precision, I'd do it more often. But I translate a "4" as a "C+", and a "5" as an "A". There have to be a lot of "B"s out there, too...