Do you write what you want or what others want?

Lady Countryrose · Post by **Lady Countryrose** » 19 Aug 2016, 11:31

I write what comes to me. It would be hard to please others all the time.

Sean Wheeler · Post by **Sean Wheeler** » 13 Oct 2016, 21:54

I write for myself.

Wasif Ahmed · Post by **Wasif Ahmed** » 14 Oct 2016, 04:06

Most people write about what others want (obviously). I just write reviews thus i too write what others want since why would i write a review for myself?

stoppoppingtheP · Post by **stoppoppingtheP** » 14 Oct 2016, 12:52

This is an interesting question. Sometimes when I'm writing I think 'What would others think of me if they read what I wrote?' In that way I might sensor my true feelings because I might be too embarrassed to expose what I truly feel.

megmcqueen · Post by **megmcqueen** » 14 Oct 2016, 13:32

I think authors should write for what they want, with touches of what others want. Good editors help you figure out what is 'too you' instead of what it should be!

MarisaRose · Post by **MarisaRose** » 25 Oct 2016, 08:04

This is a good question! I have such passion for writing, but I find if I do too much of writing what others want I really start to lose my passion for writing and that leads me into a serious slump.

Tim Rees · Post by **Tim Rees** » 25 Oct 2016, 16:10

i write fiction. Basically that means I write to entertain. Entertainment has to be the priority. Now, if you are familiar with my novels, you'll realise I also write about difficult subject matter - racism, vivisection, and, yes, I've tackled religion. But it is my wish the reader is entertained first and foremost. It is my understanding that difficult subject matter is better digested whilst wrapped in entertainment. It is why I love fiction and storytelling... The craft and the art is to offer new perspectives on familiar themes, policies, traditions...

stepie82 · Post by **stepie82** » 11 Jan 2017, 17:32

I try to write kind of down the road. I try to push the envelope as far as whatever genre I maybe writing in and then I also write what other people may want to read as well

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 27 Mar 2017, 08:02

If it's one of my stories, I write what I want to write. Even if the topic isn't a popular one with the masses, I'll write it anyway.

Post by **Mr Benj** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:33

I write what I want to write which must be honest and presented in the way I understand.
Yours sincerely,
Bok48.

Post by **Mr Benj** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:33

I write what I want to write but it must be honest and presented in the way I understand.
Yours sincerely,
Bok48.

Post by **Mr Benj** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:37

I write what I want but it is in a clear and understandsable way.
Yours sincerely,
Bok48.

tmazonga · Post by **tmazonga** » 23 Jan 2018, 06:53

I write what I want. But once I start writing, some little voice inside of me takes over. It dictates what I write and I go with its bidding. Some sometimes, a story I initiate ends up in a manner I never envisaged.

h2ojones · Post by **h2ojones** » 25 Jan 2018, 14:36

I write what I want to write because I feel that's how I'll do my story proud, but I also make a point of not sharing it with anyone I know from outside a writing group, so there's that haha

Amystl26 · Post by **Amystl26** » 29 Jan 2018, 18:02

I write what I want-- to an extent. For example, obviously for this book review site, I have to adhere to the rules. But, when I journal or write for my blog, I do it for me first and foremost. I do it this way because that's the only way I'll truly enjoy my writing time, and when I'm ENJOYING this time guess what happens? My best work comes to light. Versus es when I'm doing it under the confines of other's expectations... it cripples my imagination, and puts a block on my creativity. So, yes, I write mostly what I want.