From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 02 June 1998
Nope. I never think about who's reading the book when I write. I write for myself. Every writer is that way, unless they've been hired by someone else for a specific purpose, i.e. to do a novel about franchise characters, to novelize a film, etc. that precludes making certain dramatic choices.
Consider this: for every reader who has one opinion on some issue, there's another with an opposing view. So your first BIG mistake is to consider "fans," as a homogeneous group. EVERYTHING I do, will just about, upset some people and delights others.
Best, R.E.F
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