Title: You Know You're a Writer WhenAuthor: Adair Lara
Published by: Chronicle Books
Release Date: Sep 2007
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"You know you're a writer when
. . . You'll never forgive your parents for your happy childhood.
. . . The doctor tells you that you have terminal cancer and you think, "I can use this."
. . . You accidentally sign a check with your pen name.
. . . You know more than ten synonyms for "blue."
. . . You write your Christmas letter as if it were War and Peace.
Try to count how many of these writer-specific oddities you've encountered.
Many readers will recognize themselves in this collection of observations about the eccentric, quirky, word-obsessed condition that is being a writer."
-Google Books
Often ridiculous and sometimes irreverent, this collection of writer's traits are an amusing reminder of how relatable your experiences can be with other writers. It's a fun and great short read that will show you what you have in common with other writers, from the successes to the struggles. It will serve as a source of encouragement throughout your journey as a writer.
