By Jeff Goins of Goins, Writer.

I’ve been blogging for so long that I’m tempted to forget a crucial truth to writing success. Maybe you have, too.

What’s that truth?

You need to write first for yourself and second for your audience.

For those of us who write for money or to change the world, this can be admittedly tough. But it is the only way that you can be true to your art — the only way that your writing can have the impact you dream of.

Writing for a response can be a great way to hone your skills as a writer — to find out what your audience wants and how to provide. It can help you make a living out of our writing. But before you start worrying about building an audience... More...