We create what others need
Discussing the process feels like a possible jinx, and I suspect that this is at least part of reason people tend to be hidden and secretive.
Should you do a writing course? (and what if you can't)
I mean, if you can, amazing. But if you can't, here's some suggestions.
Writing hack to defeat the doubt (aka, write to an audience of one)
How do you stay engaged when the process isn't fun? How do you keep the faith when you feel like everything you write is shit?