so, there's this quote in STALKER, by the Writer, who says:

"A man writes because he is tormented, because he doubts. He needs to constantly prove to himself and the others that he's worth something. And if I know for sure that I'm a genius? Why write then? What the hell for? "

Now while I agree with the first part, I can't with the second. I'm no writer, I simply write, but even I understand the fact that one writes not only for themselves, but also for others. Writer himself even says that he needs to "constantly prove to himself and others" But in genius, is there no advance? And is it so bad to write simply to amuse others, or make them think? Or evoke emotions? Or to gain money?

Of course nobody would do this all of the time, but at some point, yes, I do write for others, and it feels completely different from writing for myself.

I don't know if people out here feel the same or not. Or if what I say has any significance. But I do care.