Should You Write for Yourself or an Audience?

There is a lot of contradictory advice out there about how writers should (or shouldn't) incorporate audience expectations, trends, and wants into your writing process. It is after all, your story, so shouldn't it be as unique as you are? There is a way to balance these two needs against each other with some clarity about how audiences find books, how to separate your process from your project, and how to protect what makes your book unique while still finding and satisfying an audience. Do you have a memoir you're wanting to write, but not sure how to get started? Or you've started a memoir but now you're stuck? We can help! Visit https://pageandpodium.com/memoir-method to learn more and apply today! 🔗 Check out our FREE Memoir Method Checklist pageandpodium.com/checklist 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00- Intro 1:30- The importance of balance 2:00- "Write for an audience" reasoning 3:00-"Write for yourself" reasoning 5:30- The difference between promises and preferences 14:10: Switching from inward and outward facing parts of the process 17: How to get the most out of feedback 26: Writing for honesty, not outcome Follow us on social media: 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal #authoradvice #platform #marketingstrategy