I don't think "write for yourself" is a good way of putting things
You /must/ enjoy the process of writing, getting an idea, fleshing it out, choosing your words
But it's ridiculous to dismiss the rush of joy one gets when another human being is touched by something you created
This is dumb and vulnerable and I may regret asking and delete, but here goes anyway: fic writers, how do you deal with the heartbreak of having a project you were very excited about absolutely flopping? I had a bunch more planned & written. I can’t bring myself to open the doc