No writer will ever claim to be a normal
human being. We process information differently, we observe life
differently, and we feel emotions differently. If you're a writer reading this,
be encouraged. Yes, you are weird, and there is no avoiding it. But, there are
many writers that can relate to a smidgen of what your life is like
as a writer. If you are not a writer reading this, be understanding. We know
we're weird, and it would be so awesome if you could just nod, smile, and say,
"I'm glad you enjoy writing." It's okay to be weird. Personally, I
think it's even cooler if you're weird and a writer at the same
time.
1.
We may stare
at you without realizing it. Sometimes, we see something that reminds us of
characters and zone out for a bit.
2.
We may also
stare blankly at flowers or rainbows, also thinking
of something entirely different. (this was
to counteract the slight creepiness of that first point.)
3.
We may
find amusement in odd things.
4.
We may not
tell you all the details about out writing lives just because of the
amount of time that would be needed.
5.
We may appear
to be in an extensive text conversation when in reality, we are jotting down
notes for out next novel in our Evernote app.
6.
We may view
something in life as a story and find some hidden beauty that others can't see.
7.
We may sit in
Starbucks and order a hot tea, just so we can get a free refill.
8.
We may jog
through Barnes and Noble opening random books to read their first line to
compare to our own or for possible inspiration.
9.
We may be
extremely directionally challenged because walking and driving are
perfect times to brainstorm ... maybe not the driving part.
10.We always have more words to say than what comes out of mouth. That's
the art of writing. What must me said? What should be thought? What has to be
screamed to the world?
Being weird is just a reminder that God
created us to think and act in different ways. God made me a writer, and
the weird part didn't just tag along. The weird was planned
too.
Yes! Especially #1. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it : )
DeleteI stare at people at the time and creep them out xD
ReplyDeleteNumber 10 is definitely, definitely me :)
Yes, we writers often have more to say then what we speak : )
DeleteOh wow this was awesome! I totally do the staring thing all... the... time.
ReplyDeleteAlexa S. Winters
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Haha, I'm glad you could relate : )
DeleteAwesome post! 3 and 4 are definitely true for me lol!
ReplyDeleteStori Tori's Blog
I can TOTALLY relate to the staring thing...There was one time I was at Starbucks and I kept staring at this one guy...I didn't mean to, but I did...He eventually moved HAHA but anyways. Great post! Totally relate to every single one of these :P
ReplyDeleteI really relate to # 6 and # 10, but all of these are things that I do. And writing is really fun, even if it makes me weird!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this! So often I feel as though no one understands me as a writer. Praise God for our uniqueness:)
ReplyDeleteI have done many of these! Thank you for putting this list together. :)
ReplyDeleteSo very relatable! :) Great post.
ReplyDeleteI deffinitely agree with number 10. I often think of things to say, and random conversations in my mind, but I never get to say them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! Very relatable. :)
ReplyDelete1, 3, 5, 10 are all me. So much me. It's crazy. Also, listening to conversations without really having anything to contribute.
ReplyDeleteAmen and Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteThe craft of writing is a complicated art. Most creative people come off as weird because they use their brain more then their mouth!
ReplyDeleteThe craft of writing is a complicated art. Most creative people come off as weird because they use their brain more then their mouth!
ReplyDeleteI was once punished by our Kiswahili Language teacher for staring at him..I wasn't.
ReplyDeleteThank you for including number nine. I thought I was the only one who blew past my exit while listening to dialog....
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