winterintrovert5

Need an honest opinion on my book cover for "To Love Or Not to Love."
          	
          	This is my second cover, and for those who read the story in the beginning, you'll probably remember what the first one looked like. 
          	
          	Anyway, I did like the cover because it represented my FMC, whom I picture with dark skin and associate with water. Months ago, a reader told me that they didn't like the cover because the woman's skin tone didn't match her saree or setting. I understand the contrast might not be everyone's cup of tea, but ever since, the comment has been on my mind. I get it; at first sight, the image did throw me off, but the more I looked at it, the more I felt it suited the story and FMC. She is not meant to be how I imagine Kayal, but it's more of her vibe/aesthetic. 
          	
          	I'm not sure if the cover would discourage readers from reading it, since many people do judge a book by its cover. I have two other covers in mind to change it, but I'm not sure if I really want to. Should I make a chapter with a poll asking people to choose their favourite cover? Should I choose one that I like, or should I simply keep this cover?

Akshhh_20

Heyy! Sorry to disturb you ❤️ I recently started writing a story called “The New Destiny”, and I'd really appreciate it if you could check it out when you have some time!
          
          It's about a girl named Tara, whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when she comes face-to-face with her high school crush again—the one person she's been trying so hard to forget and leave in the past. But what happens when the person she thought she had finally moved on from suddenly becomes a part of her life again? 👀✨
          
           Please do give it a read! I hope you'll like it. 🫶🏻 And if you enjoy it, please do vote and leave a comment—it would really mean a lot to me! 💗
          
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/415866225?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=WordsbyAv

iniya_writes

congratulations on 20K reads! ✨
          
          So happy and proud of you ❤️You deserve all this love and much more. Keep shining ❤️

iniya_writes

@iniya_writes ❤️❤️
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winterintrovert5

@iniya_writes Thank you! And thank you for being a supporter, it means more than you can imagine! ❤️✨
            
            For me, the stats are still at 19k reads, and I need 11 more reads.
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winterintrovert5

Need an honest opinion on my book cover for "To Love Or Not to Love."
          
          This is my second cover, and for those who read the story in the beginning, you'll probably remember what the first one looked like. 
          
          Anyway, I did like the cover because it represented my FMC, whom I picture with dark skin and associate with water. Months ago, a reader told me that they didn't like the cover because the woman's skin tone didn't match her saree or setting. I understand the contrast might not be everyone's cup of tea, but ever since, the comment has been on my mind. I get it; at first sight, the image did throw me off, but the more I looked at it, the more I felt it suited the story and FMC. She is not meant to be how I imagine Kayal, but it's more of her vibe/aesthetic. 
          
          I'm not sure if the cover would discourage readers from reading it, since many people do judge a book by its cover. I have two other covers in mind to change it, but I'm not sure if I really want to. Should I make a chapter with a poll asking people to choose their favourite cover? Should I choose one that I like, or should I simply keep this cover?

winterintrovert5

Big or small, sometimes milestones feel like nothing. 
          
          Perhaps it's the tiredness of waiting. Perhaps it's that feeling of waiting and waiting, and when it arrives, it feels like nothing. Perhaps it's the lack of recognition. Perhaps it's not having anyone to celebrate with or anyone who would care. 
          
          It makes you realize that those you thought were genuine weren't genuine at all. It makes you realize how lonely you truly are at the end of the day. 
          
          Perhaps, there might be that one person who watches you succeed quietly. Their quiet support shines brighter than anything. But then you think, why not others? Why is that one person not enough? Why not more and more? 
          
          It becomes an endless cycle. That feeling of waiting, that feeling of achieving nothing, that one, quiet soul who might remember to congratulate you, that feeling of wanting more, and then you wait again. 
          
          Does that make one selfish? Or are they an exhausted soul whose only hope is that endless cycle they can't seem to let go of?
          
          What is the point of success if you only have your poor self to celebrate with? What happens when you feel drained and no longer interested in that success? Why do you look forward to the next success? Why do you wait with quiet hope that withers once it blooms?

winterintrovert5

@lostverse_k Thank you. I'll do my best to focus on that
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lostverse_k

@winterintrovert5 If you're feeling lonely and have no one to turn to, just run to me anytime. I'm not good at giving advice to others, but I can listen, and I never leave, even after many years, even when we stop interacting. On the day you feel you have nowhere to go, you can just come to me, and I'll quietly listen that's the only thing I can offer. 
            
            As for writing, who am I to give you advice? But I would say, if you find any single genuine person, just keep writing for them and for yourself. You see, there's my favourite book, and there's a line I love a lot " one person is enough." Remember this always. If you're not a ruined person like me, who can't even trust genuineness, this line is something you need to hold. It's hard, but as far as I have known you, a little, I believe you can do it. Writing should feel fun, not pressured.
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winterintrovert5

@Belletta Of course. Thank you for reaching out. I'm glad I decided to read your story! I still have a lot to read, but it's a unique one, so keep writing! 
            
            Don't worry about spamming. I won't stop posting anytime soon
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winterintrovert5

If you are an author who only reads my story because you want me to read yours, stop reading it. 
          
          As I mentioned in an earlier announcement, I am not doing r4r anymore. However, some authors who read my story expect me to read theirs. Unfortunately, I cannot do that if it means you expect votes and comments in return for reading my story. It is a transaction at the end of the day, and I don't want to do that anymore. 
          
          Unless you are genuinely interested, do not read my story with the expectation that I will read yours.

winterintrovert5

@Gugikookoo Sometimes it isn't obvious, but it still happens. And yeah, there are so many controversies with Wattpad stories and it's hard to read nowadays
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Gugikookoo

Waah I didn't know this was also happing in Wattpad (i rarely open wattpad now, my brain has over stimulated to read anything) not just that criticism and accusations over few author. Glad you spoke out about it.
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winterintrovert5

@Vanyraverse_ Thank you, it means a lot <3
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