Who Do You Write For?

Kyoe

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    So, the big question! (Well, one of them at least.)
    That is... Who do you write for? Your readers? Yourself? Someone else?
    How much does it depend on what you're writing or writing about? At all? Elaborate!

    Tonikaku!... Expand on that, but keep it relevant.
     
    I write for myself, mainly.

    It's a form of self expression that no one can really take away. I can write about my deepest fears, biggest regrets, or greatest moments, add a few characters, and take other people along for the ride. I guess I could trace it back to my childhood why I write, but that might take a little too long, and I don't want to turn this into my backstory thread, haha.

    I do enjoy writing for other people as well, and I have written a couple stories like that, but the stories I enjoy writing the most I write for me.
     
    When I used to write, I would write strictly for myself.
     
    I don't write for anyone. I do post my stories on a writing place, but I mostly just write for myself. I try not to think too much of pleasing my reading groups, but it's often really hard at times.
     
    I'm currently writing for myself, mostly because of the plot I have for my very much in pre alpha fanfic (N wins the final fight between him and the protag), I've seen done a few times, but only involving the Gen V characters and region, and even then only really keeping Team Plasma's machinations to Unova/Isshu.

    I want to see Team Plasma decide to enforce their views on everyone else. Which really means Ghetsis wants more than just the Gen V region. I just want a huge mashup of the various characters from all the gens and regions trying to take on a rather powerful Team Plasma.

    Of course the problem I have, is that I'm getting way to detailed about the setting as interpreted in my headcanons, so I'm getting bogged down by irrelevent stuff (I don't think it's really necessary for me to go in depth about the cuisine of different regions.)
     
    I write for myself. In the past I used to write on Quizilla and Tumblr but now I prefer to just write for myself and occasionally a friend if they ask. I don't want to play the game of "who gets the most notes" or "pleasing the readers". Nor do I want to think of it's an obligation to finish a fic because well, sometimes I lose motivation for a while or the plot crumbles.
     
    I write for myself and the imaginary audience I like to pretend is watching, but actually isn't! Oh and I write for my fiance too. Because I never write alone. All of our fanfictions take place as roleplays which are edited by me and posted on my Tumblr. Nobody ever reads them, but the thought of the possibility of someone reading is enough to motivate me. That's really all about the imaginary audience.

    As for myself, I have to write these stories. Creating is my soul, life, and blood. I would feel dead if I were just trapped in this world that I am unable to alter in any significant fashion. Creating and weaving tales of inspiration... and expressing myself as I would exist in another world... that's the primary motive behind all of this.
     
    I used to write for myself. I wrote many stories and I kept a diary. This was when I was a kid. Then I started showing my stories to my little brother, who loved them. So for a while, I wrote for him.

    When I got older and discovered forum roleplaying, I started writing for others. For the game masters, for my fellow players... And partly still for myself. I also stumbled upon fanfiction and the satisfaction that comes with updating a story and get comments from hungry readers. It's great, really.

    But there is this story I've been wanting to get out into written words for years now. It's taken a very solid shape inside my head by now, but with me being so used to typing in English, it's almost difficult to write in my native language again. Still, I don't trust my English enough to try and create the story in this language directly. It will take a while until I show whatever I manage to create for others, regarding this particular story. So for now, I write for myself again. For now :)
     
    i write for myself and only myself. i don't like to focus on how popular a story may be or if the audience even bothers with it, i write for myself because it satisfies me and i think focusing on how other people will think of it is unnecessary and a restriction to yourself and your abilities. though, i will say, don't disregard the public's opinion entirely. if there is something wrong with your piece that someone has critiqued you on, change it. however, if someone is just harassing you about your writing, ignore them; they are not worth your time.
     
    Myself, first and foremost. I used to be extremely self-indulgent to the point where it hindered my writing, though, I'd write situations the way that I'd want them to turn out, or characters exactly the way I wanted them to be, which usually made for a lack of development in their story. Now, I've learned the necessity of being uncomfortable while writing some things. It makes for a much more dynamic story when you push your own limits.
     
    Primarily for myself. I write stories I'd enjoy reading back to myself constantly and hardly ever publish them for others to see, especially lately, given how much of a perfectionist I am. I won't consider publishing until I'm at least 60% done with the story (quality chapters are important) to ensure there is little downtime and waiting for new chapters. Had enough of an experience with that in the past. ;(
     
    I write for myself mostly. I remember once in middle school I had a student teacher who was really nice, and asked me to write a letter for her. It must have been important because I got time out of class for it; anyways I wrote the letter and when I gave it to her I could tell she was genuinely touched by it. It made me feel good to write for someone else, and I hope it helped her to land a job in the future. If I'm not writing for myself, then I am writing to do well in school.
     
    usually I just write for myself. sometimes I write for my friends, but it's almost always just for myself. my own dreams, my own desires -- I can experience it all (sort of) through writing. it's fun to go back years later and read my old stuff and see how I've improved...

    lately though, I've been creatively dead. hoping to write again soon..!
     
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