I recently had a bit of an epiphany. So, I was just sitting down and scrolling through social media editing my manuscript when I had a bit of an epiphany. Being batshit crazy is the best thing you can be as a writer. Like seriously, think about it. As writers we have to be obsessive, hyper-vigilant, hyper sensitive and most likely very emotional or at least very connected with our emotions. If someone describes themselves as being all those things (especially obsessive) you would be like this person is a bit of red flag. Which I absolutely am. But as a writer all those qualities are so incredibly helpful. It helps you find even the slightest discrepancies in your writing, it helps you be connected with your characters.
Therefore, my conclusion is that most writers are a bit of a red flag and that’s okay! Okay, fine that’s not my conclusion it’s just what I say to make myself feel better. My actual conclusion is that we may see parts of ourselves as unwanted or red flags but they exist for a reason. Like if you met me in real life you would almost definitely think I’m weird. But as writer, my “quirks” help me so much. The good and the bad combine to make us who we are. And sometimes the bad stuff is a blessing in disguise. Keyword is sometimes so please universe stop sending me bad stuff. This is enough- I’ve learnt my lesson!
Shameless Plug Incoming
It’s that time of the month (no not that one) where I make another shameless plug for my book in the name of marketing. My poetry collection, All The Words I Kept Inside, is currently on sale on Amazon. I would be super grateful if you checked it out if you haven’t already. It would make the perfect holiday gift for someone you really dislike. Yes, you read that right… Just kidding, it would be the perfect holiday gift for everyone, but particularly people you dislike… You can find it here.
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