As a writer, this is the most important question you
need to ask yourself. This question is important, because it leads to other
questions. How will my audience react to my writing? Will my audience relate to
my writing? These questions are critical to ensuring that your writing is
cohesive, inviting, and relatable. No writer should be saying that every person
is their audience. That is a sign that they have little knowledge about
writing, crafting for an audience, and creating work with an audience in mind.
I doubt very seriously if book series like Captain
Underpants were written by Dav Pilkey were written for everyone. After a
few pages, it is clear that those books were written for mischievous little boys
grades 2-5 that need books to read. The overall appeal and popularity of those
books make the series inviting for other readers that want to step into the
shoes of those boys in each adventure. Through the adventures, readers can
become rebels, leaders, and heroes. Learning to write with an audience is key
to being a successful writer.
Happy writing!
