Jonathan Sherwood, an American writer who's been published in ASIMOV's, has a great column on writing. If you are the least bit serious about writing fiction, read it.
Here is a quote from Sherwood's column "Forget the Audience, Who Are You Writing For?" which ought to be required reading:
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1) You’re writing so readers will say, “You’re cool.”
2) You’re writing so readers will say, “This story is cool.”
3) You’re writing so readers will say, “Life is cool.”
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The 3 levels of a writer's maturity. Read the rest.
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