Questions and My Summer Schedule
Added 2023-06-15 02:48:15 +0000 UTCHello, hello!
First up, I'm taking July off, possibly even August.
I've been doing the Patreon for 5 years now. Can you believe that? Seriously. 5 years! On one hand, it doesn't feel that long but, on the other hand, oh boy does it feel that long.
Therefore, a break. And I may take a few more breaks here and there for different months. I'll be honest, I've been feeling a little burned out. Which is why it's amusing to hear recent story comments calling them "my best work yet" :)
Now, I have some questions. Answer whichever you're comfortable answering or, not at all. It won't stress me out if nobody replies, don't worry!
1. How's the writing lately? I'm not necessarily looking for praise (although I'm a praise slut who loves hearing it while also being shy about it) - more just the stories in general and rough quality and so forth.
2. How's the Patreon? Is there anything I can do differently? Are the tiers okay? Should I try to add anything or do anything differently?
3. Is there anything I should change with my writing or the stories themselves?
4. Misc feedback that isn't covered above??
Comments
Honestly, I also love spreading changes stories. They're just... difficult to manage. Tracking changes, making sure they're described differently enough for each person. Still. I super love spreading change stories when done well. Ugh.
Heather Graham
2023-06-21 00:42:01 +0000 UTCYeah, repetition isn't a problem for me personally. I do like the spreading changes stories and would love to see more of those, but Ive never had an issue with your output. If you find it repetitive to write though then there's no harm in changing things up. And yeah, that's fair, think I speak for everyone when I say take all the time you need!
Ricky
2023-06-19 18:32:33 +0000 UTCThank you so much for all of this! I guess a lot of what I worry about also being repetitive. I think I asked about this in a previous set of questions, but my concern is/was whether my stories are too similar with characters and scenarios and TFs. I guess something like that. I think I'm going to try just skipping a month here and there throughout the year to see how that goes and then see how that goes and whether I need to adjust from that.
Heather Graham
2023-06-18 03:15:34 +0000 UTC1. For me, I don't think there's ever been a drop in the quality of your stories; throughout the 5 years I've been subbed, there's never been one I've disliked, even when its about something I'm not really into. I would say keep up more of the same, even if it is a little boring of me to say! (Apologies in advance for the lack of line breaks, pressing enter on mobile only sends the comment) 2) I think the patreon works well, as it makes sense to have to pay extra for the illustrations. 3) Same as above really! 4) I've noticed that in the last couple of years you've struggled with burnout quite a bit (Just going by what you've said in discord and on here). Maybe taking a break of 3 or 4 months (or even longer!) instead of just 1 or 2 would help you in the long run? While it'd be sad to lose your stories for a while, it'd be sadder for you to feel so burnt out you don't want to continue. Also, I'm someone who is very much a lurker in the community, but as I said earlier, your stories are great, and I'm sure that all of us lurkers appreciate the work you put out!
Ricky
2023-06-17 11:10:30 +0000 UTCYou are waaaaaay too kind. With this and the other comments, I really don't know where to begin to reply to everything you wrote. Just know that I mean this when I say it - I read your comments several times and they meant a huge amount to me. I really can't express it well enough but I loved everything you wrote here and I'm sure I'll come back to your comments again over time. Do you have any favorite stories or types of stories?
Heather Graham
2023-06-16 03:21:57 +0000 UTCI get a little bit sad that gender change stories aren't very popular on the Patreon because I enjoy writing them. They're honestly right up there with werewolf/weredog stories for me in my own personal interests. I'm happy that you've pointed out how I change things up since I really try to put the effort into it changing things from time-to-time. Which is important since I write so much constantly. And, thank you for saying you'll wait. I'm gonna see how things feel.
Heather Graham
2023-06-16 02:58:43 +0000 UTCThank you so much! It probably won't always be like that since I try to change things up so it's not the same type of story always. Makes it easier to hide how similar the structures are in my story >_>
Heather Graham
2023-06-16 02:50:44 +0000 UTCI love everything about this comment, thank you so much!
Heather Graham
2023-06-16 02:48:09 +0000 UTC1. These last two stories are truly terrific. For anyone out there who likes femdom stuff, it really doesn’t get any better than this. And I’m a total femsub guy and even I enjoyed them.
Brian Coakley
2023-06-15 23:33:56 +0000 UTC4) Do what you need to do. I love your work. It excites me, captivates me, and even makes me smile and laugh sometimes. I have always and continue to feel my patreon support is well earned by you. But even though there is money involved here (which always complicates things) this is still a small enough community to be a community (I hope that makes sense). So if you need to step away, I will always support you in that, money be damned. And if the day should ever come that you feel you need or just want to step away from this forever, I will still support you. I respect you as a person and as much as I would love to see new writing from you for the rest of my life, more than that I want you to feel happy and successful in whatever manner is best for you.
Ariosto1516
2023-06-15 13:46:47 +0000 UTC3) You create such great characters. This is the magic of your work. You are writing in a niche market. Through your amazing characterization you write stories that we can truly suspend disbelief for a moment and really feel with and for these characters. Combine that with your wonderful descriptive writing in general and you have a perfect recipe for this genre. So is there anything you should change? Only those things your writers instinct are telling you to. You've grown a lot as a writer and I trust you. Your quality remains top tier (I think best in the biz as far as our very tiny odd duck community goes)
Ariosto1516
2023-06-15 13:41:10 +0000 UTC2) Patreon is fine. You're a writer. Pretty sure most of us are here for your amazing work. I dont know what more you could offer beyond personalized stories, and you have way to many followers to try and pull that off anymore. Your current set up allows plenty of interaction, lots of suggestion. I think you're fine.
Ariosto1516
2023-06-15 13:37:15 +0000 UTC1) Having been a fan of yours before your Patreon, and having been a member with you here since you started, I feel your work started off realy good and has moved into great territory. I havent noticed anything "lately" depending on how far back you define lately. So, if you are feeling that your quality of work may have dropped from burnout, the answer is definitely not as far as I am concerned. This speaks to two qualities I have always appreciated about you. You are a very skilled writer, working hard to craft your works. You are also very professional, always sticking to what you feel is due. You've paused a month or two before, always with a proper heads up to your patrons, and never once have I ever felt that you have failed to meet self-set obligations.
Ariosto1516
2023-06-15 13:35:51 +0000 UTCThough I tend to favor the gender changes, my favorite thing about your writing is I never know what to expect. Sure, many of your stories are werewolf based, but there's plenty of other things too. The bee tf was damn interesting for sure. Also, the mental changes always seem to take on a different form. Sometimes a female will be more aggressive/dominant, other times they'll be more submissive (the same goes for males). Sometimes the mental changes take over a person without them really noticing or caring, other times, they'll be more self aware, fearful even. When they finally do give in to the changes, it feels freeing and happy. What I'm trying to say is I love all the variety, and while predictable doesn't always mean bad, it's nice to be thrown for a loop from time to time. I'll be happy to wait for a few months for other stories. It'll give me time to catch up on some of your older stuff.
luckmans2
2023-06-15 11:48:19 +0000 UTC1.What I have always enjoyed about your writing is the mental struggles coinciding with the physical ones. In the recent stories this has been extrapolated with transforming individuals interacting with one another and experiencing a shift in their relationship as the mental changes force them to see each other in a new light.
Trenton Kyle Lambert
2023-06-15 09:05:41 +0000 UTC
