Me: Umm duh, we're called writers for a reason.
Brain: But real writers write all the time, right?
Me: .................
Brain: All day, every day, the real writers tap away at their computers and finish perfect novels super fast.
Me: I must not be a real writer.
I find myself struggling with this a lot because I don't write all the time. I have responsibilities like school, drama practice, homework, chores, as well as other interests like reading and graphic design.
So...am I still a writer?
YES
Being a writer is not about who can write 50,000 words in one month, or write every single day without fail. Being a writer is about writing, and it looks different for everyone. Some people write consistently. Others write a lot in short bursts. Some write a little bit here and a little bit there.
Personally, I struggle with writing. Though I love writing, a lot of times I just don't feel like writing. Sometimes my depression flares up and I don't feel like doing anything at all.
You are a writer if you write. It doesn't depend on a daily word quota or that you don't always write.
Same! For a long while I hadn't finished any stories, but I had a lot of ideas. It's just really hard for me to rewrite my work, and sometimes i just want to trash it. (I never do) But I still love to write.
ReplyDeleteNice post.
I have been working on the same book for two years. I know exactly how you feel.
DeleteI agree wholeheartedly. I havent written in so long and like, am I even a writer anymore? yes. yes I am. writing is in my soul. its something I was made to do even if I dont do it every second of every day. I am a writer. and so are you
ReplyDeleteI love what you said, "writing is in my soul." It's almost more of a mindset than anything else. Your comment is beautiful, Faith.
DeleteThis is one of the greatest posts I've ever read oh my. Sometimes writing just happens in the brain. A lot of things go on which make writing near impossible for me, and I always feel ashamed when I haven't written in weeks, or a month. Lovely post <3
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Awww thank you, Noor! This post is very near to my heart since it's something that I struggle with. I'm so happy I'm not alone!
DeleteHaha, I feel like I have just been having this exact conversation with just about everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteI really think it's something that should be addressed as I think many writers deal with it.
DeleteAmen!! I write a lot of different things. Some days, I write news stories, some days I work on whatever novel I'm writing... and some days, it's just a quick journal entry. I'm still a writer.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble focusing on one particular project as well. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteAmen. That is all. <3
ReplyDeleteYou're a writer, Emily!
DeleteI concur! Thank you for this post; it's nice to know I'm not alone in actually writing very little. :)
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You are definitely NOT alone, Olivia. :)
DeleteHello, it's my first time visiting your blog and I came upon this post. It is something that I have definitely struggled with. I know that with school and just life in general that I can't write as much as I want to or even feel I should but as love as I somehow find peace with the amount I do write I think it's okay.
ReplyDeleteHi, Anna! I'm so glad you stopped by! You certainly are not alone. :)
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