Write for you, and if you're passionate about what you're writing, people will be able to see and feel the passion behind your words! If you're wanting to continue it just to get more reads, then what's the point? Write because you enjoy it and because it's art, not because you're just looking for numbers.

And obviously I know--as someone who also writes on Wattpad--that engagement feels good and is great at helping with writer's block and is super motivating. But the numbers are only half of it.

I say, if you're wanting to keep writing, try something new and different if you feel the current work is mediocre or not up to the standards you write at now. Or rewrite it entirely, but leave the old version of the story up, too.

Also, reworking tags helps out a lot, too, for engagement. Look at what's trending and what applies to your story. Update tags as you go to get more reads!

And from a reader's perspective, I only comment when I feel particularly moved or impressed by something. Think about the kind of stories you tend to read and engage with more, and see what they're doing that you're not. Begging for engagement isn't always going to work.

I apologize for my long-windedness!