Tumblr Users Talk About What It’s Like to Be a Writer

Oh, the writing life.

So, I’m a writer.

I mean, I’m writing right now. Want proof? Look at this assemblage of words. If I wasn’t a real writer, would I know how to use a word like “assemblage” in a sentence?

Checkmate.

Well, that’s probably enough writing for today. I did good. I should reward myself with several snacks and a season or two of TV.

While I’m doing that, you should enjoy these Tumblr posts about what being a writer is like.

And then help me because oh God the deadlines are closing in.

15. Always give your characters credit

https://whatsername-a-killjoy.tumblr.com/post/189892403346/outlining-your-novel-is-just-learning-just-how

14. “I don’t like writing, I like HAVING WRITTEN.”

https://myhoniahaaka.tumblr.com/post/189438720331/writers-while-crying-did-you-know-that-you-have

13. It’s already a tight 2,000 pages

https://writeness.tumblr.com/post/190162813830/when-i-finish-draft-one-and-realize-that-means-i

12. When being your own boss actually sucks

https://myhoniahaaka.tumblr.com/post/189942336171/writer-demon-write-it-now-or-face-the-writers

11. If you’re not sweating, you’re not writing

https://marlynnofmany.tumblr.com/post/189963392481

10. True story: one time I was commissioned to write a play about animal sex… Google was concerned…

https://h-brook-writes.tumblr.com/post/186853408821/youre-under-arrest-on-suspicion-of-murder

9. There are so many ways for writers to look like psychopaths

https://writeouswriter.tumblr.com/post/187006767058/writer-problems-my-outlining-notes-probably-look

8. Your name and date count

https://writerswritecompany.tumblr.com/post/188406324318

7. Why didn’t I burn that when I had the chance…

https://writerswritecompany.tumblr.com/post/189510009791

6. Try repeating it until it loses all meaning

https://fragmentedink.tumblr.com/post/176076009099/that-writer-mood-when-you-squint-and-glare-at-a

5. Can’t I outsource this?

https://brynwrites.tumblr.com/post/181324579614/me-a-writer-i-dont-want-to-write-this-next

4. Sometimes writing blocks you, sometimes you block writing

https://brynwrites.tumblr.com/post/180121538774/i-have-only-two-writing-moods-1-theres-2k-words

3. Ok now that I say this out loud…

https://disoriented-writer.tumblr.com/post/185340725750/my-brain-listening-to-me-trying-to-explain-the

2. This is the best idea I’ve had in MINUTES!

https://writeouswriter.tumblr.com/post/188641952457

1. Remember: nothing’s ever done, it’s just due

https://juliatilford.tumblr.com/post/179930355245/when-youre-writing-your-first-draft-and-you-know

What are your tricks for combating writer’s block?

Seriously tell me in the comments, I need to know IMMEDIATELY.

Or don’t. I’m sure I’ll figure it out on my own eventually.

… help…

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