God, I agree with that. The money we get from these is greatly appreciated, but not really enough to "pay" for all the work that goes into these. A few kind words, positive comments, anything positive goes a long way towards rewarding us emotionally. It's very easy to be negative, nitpicky, etc., but that kind of stuff should be minimal unless you really hate us and don't enjoy reading our stuff--in which case, why the heck are you here??? It's much better to say some nice things. A buffed ego = a happy, more productive writer!!
BTW, I noticed the same thing about game authors. I recently forwarded a nice note someone wrote me about Wizard's Castle to the author, who said he almost cried reading it. The guy had said how much the game meant to him and how it inspired him. Take a moment to think about people who have made things you enjoyed, and take a moment to make their day with a positive comment!!
God, I agree with that. The money we get from these is greatly appreciated, but not really enough to "pay" for all the work that goes into these. A few kind words, positive comments, anything positive goes a long way towards rewarding us emotionally. It's very easy to be negative, nitpicky, etc., but that kind of stuff should be minimal unless you really hate us and don't enjoy reading our stuff--in which case, why the heck are you here??? It's much better to say some nice things. A buffed ego = a happy, more productive writer!!
BTW, I noticed the same thing about game authors. I recently forwarded a nice note someone wrote me about Wizard's Castle to the author, who said he almost cried reading it. The guy had said how much the game meant to him and how it inspired him. Take a moment to think about people who have made things you enjoyed, and take a moment to make their day with a positive comment!!
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