21 untold truths that every writer definitely knows too well
Everything's gonna be all write.

1. You are so antisocial?

Your family wants you to participate in pointless banter but you just have to jot down those points that popped up in your mind urgently.
2. The need to carry a notebook and pen everywhere

You feel naked and vulnerable when you’re without a pen and a notebook. I mean, what if an amazing new poem chooses to reveal itself to you while shopping? Or jogging? Or making dinner?
3. People getting mad ‘coz they think you wrote about them

Because obviously, they are the most interesting and dramatic person you know.
4. It’s not about me either

People also often assume that your writings are just an extension of your personal diary.
5. When you are reading your work out loud but your family thinks you finally lost your mind

And there is just no convincing them otherwise.
6. Low-key wondering who on earth bothers to read your work

The impostor syndrome is real.
7. Feeling terrified at the idea of being published

Terrified and super excited all at the same time.
8. When your favorite publication has their submissions window open

The pure exhilaration of it all!
9. When writer’s block is too real

Blank pages, anyone?
10. That wave of inspiration after a prolonged writer’s block

Give me a paper and pen NOW!!!
11. When you’re finally in the groove of it but your phone rings

How could you forget to put the damn thing on silent??
12. Obsessing over your work

Editors are expensive.
13. When you forget to save

Or accidentally delete your work!
14. When you are trying to come up with unique metaphors

Because we all know that those things can make or break your work.
15. To rhyme or not to rhyme?

That is the question.
16. When you just hate your old pieces

They’re full of novice mistakes and annoying clichés.
17. Falling in love with your final draft

When all the edits earn their place.
18. When you are working on your craft

Because there is always room for improvement.
19. When someone wants a sneak peek, but you are still on draft one

The internal epic panic attack you have is worth writing home about.
20. When you have to beat a deadline

Deadlines, aren’t they just adorable?
21. And when it is finally complete

Ahh, guess who gets to curl up with some nice hot tea and a good book?