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Write for yourself first, others second from "summary" of Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
When you sit down to write, remember this: Do not write with the purpose of pleasing others. Write for yourself first, and let that be your guiding principle. Your writing must come from within, from your own desires, your own passions, your own experiences. It is only when you write for yourself that your words will be authentic, powerful, and compelling. Writing for others, on the other hand, is a trap that many writers fall into. They try to anticipate what their readers want, what will sell, what will impress. But this approach is doomed to failure. Your writing will lack heart and soul if you are constantly trying to please others. Your words will ring hollow, and your readers will sense that. When you write for yourself, you tap into a deep well of creativity and emotion. You are free to explor...
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