Write to please just one person" - what he was really saying was write for yourself. The second you start doing it for an audience, you've lost the long game because creating something that is rewarding and sustainable over the long run requires, most of all, keeping yourself excited about it. (7094)
How to approach this prompt
Suspend your inner critic. Wild, unexpected, or "wrong" answers are often the most revealing.
- ✦ Give yourself 15–20 minutes of uninterrupted time.
- ✦ Start with the first thing that comes to mind, then go deeper.
- ✦ If you get stuck, ask yourself "why?" and keep writing.