So many readers so few reviews

[Nikita]

what i find myself doing if i really like a story, is to email the writer instead of reviewing it. most of the times i get an email or two back. and Madlews and i have been corresponding on yahoo. his stories are terrific. a few times i havent received any email back from the author, which i find rather rude. i usually email them via this forum or the bdsm library. does it help the writer to review it rather than emailing them?
isabeau

I speak for myself, isabeau.

If you want to help a writer and don't want to give them a bad review, it is ok to email them.

As a 'writer,' I like feedback. It tells me if I'm on the right track or not. Also, it is a guilty pleasure if the review is good. Either way, I still consider the feedback.

Reviews are acknowledgements of my efforts. So yes, it is important to leave your 'Kilgore was here' comment.

I've received email from people who loved the stories but didn't leave a review. I don't like that particularly, because if it was good, they should say so, in front of everybody.

Looking forward to seeing your name on story reviews.

Nikita

PS. I review A LOT of stories...