Some of these have happened to me, some of them have not (yet). So this can be like two truths and a lie; you get to figure out which are which! (Hint: some of them are half-truths. I know, that's not fair, but it's fun!). Add your own, too. How do you know you're a writer?
…the letters on your keyboard are fading. Or missing.
…you know what a query shark is…and try to get its attention.
…you get your morning buzz from coffee, tea, and literary.
…you lose five pounds in a week because you forget to eat, but your manuscript gets fatter.
…you mean to say your spouse's name but the name of your hot protagonist slips out instead.
…someone has to remind you to sleep.
…you look in the fridge for the flour. When it's not there, you try the freezer.
…you don't know what day it is. Or what month.
…you text plot ideas to yourself while you exercise.
…you have reoccurring nightmares about opening email responses from agents.
…you're published!
Ok, your turn. How do you know you (or someone you know) is a writer?
That's funny! I've definitely almost called my husband "Eric" a few times, especially while doing Nano. During Nano, that was literally the only thing I could think about!
ReplyDeleteExercise is the best way to plan projects.
All add: You know you're a writer when every time someone asks a ridiculous "what if" question, you respond with, "That's a great idea for a story!"