Maybe it is just me. No, it can't just be me. Others have heard this crap, too, right? You know what I mean. Those stupid things people say when you share that you have hopes of someday becoming a writer.
I once ignored these comments. Ignoring didn't work well. Eventually, I started storing a list in my head. And, finally, I shifted to actually writing down their stupid comments.
Since my novel writing is moving slowly today, I thought I could share my list.
You get now, right? Or, perhaps, you have heard these same ridiculous statements. Writing them down has actually help get them out of my head. I think I am now ready to get back to that novel writing. Wait... what makes me think I can do that?
I once ignored these comments. Ignoring didn't work well. Eventually, I started storing a list in my head. And, finally, I shifted to actually writing down their stupid comments.
Since my novel writing is moving slowly today, I thought I could share my list.
- You know that writing a novel is hard, right? Really? Duh! I hadn't noticed. I have just been working on this for over 6 years. Thanks so much for sharing that important point with me. I feel so enlightened now.
- Why don't you find a new hobby? Of course, that sounds great. I have this dream about being the world shuffleboard champion. Or maybe I can take up knitting or snorkeling or, I have got it... I will become a magician and then I can just wave a magic wand and you will disappear.
- Will you be like J.K. Rowling? My son loves Harry Potter. Everyone loves Harry Potter and, well, I am not writing a fantasy book. Mine story is science fiction and not the same.
- Will you create a character after me? Why sure, and then I can make sure to make them ugly, mean, and focus the story on how to kill them off, too.
- My uncle once was an author. Ok, that's nice. I have an uncle, too. He was a funeral director. By the way, I think business is slow. Do you want me to call him and see if he is taking reservations. I could maybe get you a spot this week.
- Do you have your books for sale yet? Uh no, I am still writing them. I think the point is that you sell finished books. But, maybe the trends are changing.
- When will your books be in the store, I would like to buy one for my son for Christmas. Why that's nice but, I am still finishing my book and Christmas is just a few months away. Maybe you can buy him a sweet pony instead.
- What makes you think you can write a novel? Uh, nothing. Why do you ask?
- You know you are going to have to have a day job. I do have a day job, thank you.
- Are you still writing that same novel? Weren't you working on that last year? Oh my, you are correct. I didn't realize that. Thanks for pointing that out.
You get now, right? Or, perhaps, you have heard these same ridiculous statements. Writing them down has actually help get them out of my head. I think I am now ready to get back to that novel writing. Wait... what makes me think I can do that?