This has been brought up elsewhere here, but not sure if this has been addressed. I think a lot of the topics we talk about here are "writer problems." Meaning most average readers aren't going to pick up on them. A lot of pretty successful writers don't follow a lot of the rules we harp upon, so I don't see what the big deal is.
Do you find yourself writing for other writers? Or do you want to get more casual readers? I hope I can get both, but recognize if you write too much to impress other writers, you're sort of pigeon-holing yourself and limiting your full potential.
I know a lot of people might answer, "I write for myself" which is good, but you're also a writer...
Can you get both the mainstream audience and the more "writerly" types as well?
Do you find yourself writing for other writers? Or do you want to get more casual readers? I hope I can get both, but recognize if you write too much to impress other writers, you're sort of pigeon-holing yourself and limiting your full potential.
I know a lot of people might answer, "I write for myself" which is good, but you're also a writer...
Can you get both the mainstream audience and the more "writerly" types as well?