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27 Thoughts All Writers Have



This will be a fantastic story.

No one is going to read this.

I have no idea what's going on.

Coffee

If I write it perfect now, I won't have to edit.

Perfection is impossible, failing is inevitable.

Now this, this is a genius idea.

Has anyone come up with this before?

The movie soundtrack to this scene would be amazing.

I wonder what it's like to feel that?

I'm grossly unqualified to write about life.

These characters are committing mutiny.

I need to have a backup plan if I get rejected again.

Cupcakes.

I wish more of my friends understood what it's like to be a writer.

It feels so good to have aching fingers from typing.

I will only use Pinterest for inspiration. I will not, in any way, get distracted.

Oo, chocolate cake.

Writing is harder than I thought.

I feel like this is taking too long.

These two characters: I ship them.

Why is one of my minor characters my favorite to write?

Am I the only person who will enjoy this story?

Maybe it's not actually worth it to finish?

I should move on and find a new hobby.

No.

This story has to be written, and I am the one to write it.

 


Comments

  1. Hannah Heath 10/30/15, 11:19 AM

    This is perfection. I identify with all of those thoughts. =)

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    1. Alyson Schroll10/30/15, 11:26 AM

      So happy you enjoyed it, Hannah. It was a fun post to write! Glad you could relate : )

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  2. Skye Hoffert10/30/15, 1:34 PM

    Every day, omigoodness spot on!

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    1. Alyson Schroll10/30/15, 3:54 PM

      It's funny how many writers think alike : )

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  3. Grace10/30/15, 4:56 PM

    oh my word, this is so perfect. XD I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH THIS SUMS UP. wonderful job!

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    1. Alyson Schroll10/30/15, 5:12 PM

      Aww, thanks, Adelaide : ) Glad you enjoyed it!

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  4. Unknown10/31/15, 5:12 PM

    Yes. This.

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  5. Victoria Grace Howell11/3/15, 11:30 AM

    These are all so true. XD

    storitorigrace.blogspot.com

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    1. Alyson Schroll11/3/15, 12:01 PM

      I'm glad you enjoyed reading it, Victoria!

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  6. Unknown12/2/15, 2:09 AM

    Yup. So much of this is real.
    Also, - Serious writing is so exhausting.
    - X minor charactor is so much more interesting and real.

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  7. Unknown12/2/15, 2:09 AM

    Yup. So much of this is real.
    Also, - Serious writing is so exhausting.
    - X minor charactor is so much more interesting and real.

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