I think the trick is to just write for you no matter what but then you have to be open to more rejections from those you're trying to sell your work to. Rick Rubin's book The Creative Act has been a good reminder of how sacred creating just for myself is. We just have to repeat it like a mantra so it "sticks".
Hive has been a Godsend for creativity! I, honestly, don't know what I would have done without it these past eight years.
I think the hunger just dissipates as you get older, you get more comfortable in so many ways (spiritually, psychologically, financially).
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy the rest of the week.
I keep hearing about him, but have yet to check him out. Thank you for the recommend <3