For Me And Me Alone Dept.

I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It's totally for myself.
— J.K. Rowling

It's so hard to poke holes in a sentiment like this, because on the face of it, it seems completely correct. What self-respecting writerdoesn't write "for themselves" first and foremost? I know I sure don't. But all the same, I'm noticing a distinct difference between those who write "for themselves" and connect with others, whether en masse or not, and those who write "for themselves" and e...