Hi guys, I was hoping for some feedback from you all on my Friday posts. I'm nearing the end of the ones I have ready to go (Brody's last back story post will be up this week, then Kinsley's are the next three weeks), and I'm wondering how you guys are feeling about them. The feedback I have heard has been positive, but they're the least viewed and commented on posts, so I'm wondering where you all are at with them.
Love them? Hate them? They're okay, but you could take or leave them?
Also, is there anything you'd particularly like to see with other perspectives (back stories or current)? I do have Brody's perspective on all the recent events ready to go up tomorrow night, and I have a current Alex perspective coming up in a couple weeks. Once I finish Kinsley's story, I do have a bunch of current alternative perspective post ideas that go along with where the story will be, so I was considering just doing those on Fridays for awhile too.
Also, FYI, switching out Friday's perspective posts with the main storyline isn't an option right now, unfortunately, but it is something that I will consider in the future.
So to recap: I'm looking on thoughts or questions on the Friday posts and/or requests for particular characters or events that you'd like to see there.
Thanks for your readership, your comments, and your input!
I like the Friday postings - The backstories give more depth to the characters... but I also really love the different perspectives on some of the story lines. This bit fascinates me and I'd like to maybe see more of these...
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. I like the Friday posts but especially enjoy the different perspectives. It's always interesting to get someone else's take on what Olivia is experiencing. Love the blog!
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Thank you both so much for the feedback. I was definitely planning to go more towards the alternate perspectives on the current story (since there's only so much backstory and we're nearly out of it!) so I'm glad to hear that's what people are enjoying.
DeleteI don't love the back stories per se but I still read them. I would love to see an alternate POV of current events on Fridays. Brody's POV is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteGreat, thank you for the feedback! I can definitely understand why the back stories aren't people's favorites. They tend to be not quite as engaging or exciting. I think Kinsley's line up a little more with the "tone" of the main storyline, so that seems like a good place to take a break from them for awhile.
DeleteI really like the backstories because thry give insight to why each character is the way he/she is. Helps understand their personality. I usually dont comment on them though cuz after reading them my reaction is "oh ok, thats sad.." or "ah shes that kind of person, got it". Its hard to comment on them cuz you cant be like "oh i hope she'll do this or that" or "i wonder what will happen" since its in the past and we're now reading their present. This might explain why theyre the least commented on.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I prefer the different POV's, they also give insight to what everyone is thinking but also feeds to the current storyline
That makes a lot of sense. It's good to see that people so far are on the same page regarding the different POVs of the main storyline. Thanks so much for your input!
DeleteI also enjoy the POV's. I would really enjoy reading James POV right now. He really liked Liv and it would be interesting. The back stories are ok, I just appreciate you posting regularly and asking for your readers feedback. Thank for for blogging!
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I love the idea James POV!
DeleteThis is an awesome idea. I'm about to work on this one right now :) Thanks!
DeleteLove all the perspectives!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear, thanks for letting me know :)
DeleteLove Brody's POV posts. I also appreciate friday posts because not many other blogs post on that day.
ReplyDeleteI really love writing Brody's POV so I'm happy to hear that people are liking them.
DeleteI enjoy the flash back - gives insight to the character. Plus its a nice break from yh story line
ReplyDeleteThanks for your feedback! It's a nice break for me too. It's kind of hard to keep an ongoing story from getting stale and having a break to write other people's stories definitely helps.
DeleteI really love the flashbacks as well. They are so unique and different as compared to other blogs out there! Lauren's were definitely my favorite, but I'm also wondering about some Liv flashbacks. We know a bit about her past relationship, but not a whole bunch. I am just trying to think of someone else we would want to hear about! Then again, I would love to see how Savannah's POV would be in the present day now that her scheming got her in trouble.
ReplyDeleteI would like more in savanaah as well...how she sees things now and how she came up with that plot
DeleteA Savannah POV for the sort of near future is actually already in the works :) And you're right, we know a lot more about everyone else's story, but not much about Liv. I am very purposely avoiding doing Liv's backstory because I want you guys to learn her story in bits and pieces at the same time Brody (and other characters) do. But it's all coming!
DeleteI really enjoy reading the Friday posts! I do slightly prefer ones that fit with the current storyline. I would love to hear current perspectives for Lauren, Kinsey, and Cassi.
ReplyDeleteI have some Lauren, Kinsley, and Cassie posts on my "to do" list. Thanks for your feedback :)
DeleteI'd really like to read more about Lauren. Her back story has made me interested in her, and how she is living her life now.
ReplyDeleteLauren is going to play a bit bigger role in some upcoming posts, so that will come out more. I can definitely add some more Lauren perspective posts to my list too. Thank you!
DeleteI know we're supposed to hate Savannah (and I do!) but I definitely want to hear more about her!
ReplyDeleteFair enough! I can make that happen.
DeleteI love all the posts
ReplyDeleteWell thank you! I always appreciate your comments as well, because I feel like they're very honest and you sometimes have different perspectives on the situation. So thank you!
DeleteI'm always impressed with the unique way you're able to change the tone, perspective, and personality with the character you're giving a voice to. The varying posts never resemble that of the other characters...they are a new story in their own right. I love that. I think it really makes your talent as a writer stand out. So whatever you'd like most to write about, please do! I've enjoyed it all and doubt that will change.
ReplyDeleteI have worked hard to try to make the different perspectives sound like they are actually different people, so I'm glad it's working. Thank you so much, this is probably the best compliment I've ever gotten!
DeleteUmmm. This sounds horrible but I don't care either way. I don't hate them. I just.. This blog is consistent and I haven't not enjoyed a post yet. I like the.. You never know what you're going to get.
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Haha, I don't think it sounds horrible at all. Thank you!
DeleteI LOVE this blog - it's definitely my favourite of female lit blogs. However, I am not a fan of the backstories. It's not that your writing is any different (you are a fantastic writer), I just find that they don't advance the plot and therefore are kind of useless I have stopped reading any of the backstory posts, but that's just my opinion!
ReplyDeleteThank for the wonderful compliment and your honesty. I absolutely understand why some people don't enjoy the backstory posts. I will be taking a backstory break after Kinsley's story so check back on Fridays in about a month if you're interested in the current alternate perspectives. I appreciate your honesty!
DeleteI love all your posts to be honest lol
ReplyDeleteI would like to hear some more Savannah though, I found her backstory the most intriguing - there's gotta be a reason she turned out so twisted!!
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More Savannah has been a common request so I will definitely work on that! Thank you!
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