I always ask this one question of writers. Who do you write for?

I write the draft copy for myself ... the story I want to read. Then, as I am editing it, I edit it for the reader, as I want it to be a story for them too. At least, that's how my process works. :)

I hope this helps! :)

My projects begin with three questions: Am I writing to myself or do I want to entertain or to instruct others? If I am not going to be the only reader, then have I considered the best way to communicate with my audience? And finally, have I chosen the medium that will yield the best results?

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That's a very interesting question! I have never thought of it before! I remember myself writing since I was 11, so I guess c) is the correct answer for me. But when I am writing an article I almost picture someone reading it so I must be having a specific audience in mind.

Self indulgence when writing is much easier than when you're telling a story verbally. An audience provides instant feedback if they're getting bored. The art of the storyteller is to never let that happen.

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I write to respond to something that I intuitively feel someone wants a reaction to. I don't necessarily believe that what I'll write and say will mean anything but I'm hoping that somehow what I write will give another something to think about or learn from. We all think differently ... we all have something to share ... and that's the driving philosophy inspiring me to share ... to read. I think this site is such a great 'concept' where communication is 'freewheeling' allowing everyone to share as they think and feel.

I write my stories for the world to see. The world of children ages 1-12 years. I like to ask children of different ages to read my book before I send it to a publisher to get their wonderful opinion. Children I know and children I don't know. They are so honest. I have written one Christian Inspirational Romance and have had many different opinions. One owner of a Christian bookstore was very critical, that's okay. I try to have an open mind both ways. This gives me a little insight into what people like or dislike.

I write first for myself,,, because I enjoy writting, I don't write for others, nor just for sake of posting it. But for myself,,, because I enjoy it.

Next I write to help others out with they're not so pleasient times so that I can help others with far from pleasentn, her to help them to overcam.

I'm writing to tell a story. Whether it be a story that I read in the future, or a story for others.

I write because I can, and I do it for anyone who will read me, especially those with a thirst for knowledge.