I came across this interesting and humorous post by Terri Herman – Ponce about secrets and peeves authors have that readers wouldn’t otherwise know. Enjoy the read below:
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We pretend the writing is going well when it isn’t. Ask a writer how their story is going and you’ll hear, “Oh, it’s all finally coming together,” or “I’ve hit a rough spot in the middle, but I know I’ll work it out,” or “I’ve got an idea for another book, but I have to finish this one first.” However, that’s all code for, “I’m halfway through this book and I have no idea where it’s going,” or “I’ve written myself into a corner, and I’m freaking out because I have a deadline in three weeks!” or “I’ve got an idea for another book because I’ve started hating the one I’m writing right now.”
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Writing books is a lonely business. We sit with our laptop or tablet, alone, and try to bang out story day after day. But we can’t have interruptions because that’ll mess with our creative juju. Which makes us feel alone. So we try to explain where our heads are at with loved ones, who try to understand us but really don’t, because we need an outlet to vent. Which is why we commiserate with other authors because only other authors understand the lonely nature of writing. Which is why…
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We all have a stash of something to help us through writing stresses, and we usually indulge at our keyboard. Chocolate. Potato chips. Beer. Martinis. Gummy bears. Ice cream. Red wine. White wine. Diet soda. Burgers and fries. Scotch. Oreos. Mac and cheese. Pizza. Slurpees…Continue Reading
Source: Secrets Readers Don’t Know about Authors | Terri Herman-Ponce
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Terri certainly hit the nail on the head. Will try to post this on We Love Memoirs.
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Thanks Marian, I thought it was a wonderful article to share. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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I daren’t have a stash of food.. I would be as big as a house.. interesting article.. hugsxx
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Lol Sal, I really don’t know how there’s time to eat when we’re busy working away. Many days I don’t get up for lunch. But gum, there must be plenty of gum. 🙂 ❤
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Yup, that’s the way it is!
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Lol, I know right? 🙂
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Gotta have gum and almonds — gum to keep me typing; almonds to keep my stomach from typing! Glad you reblogged this, Deb. I’d forgotten to bookmark, and it’s the perfect article to hand to friends and family when they stand scratching their heads at us 🙂 ?
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Lol, no kidding T! And glad we’re the gum girls! 🙂 ❤
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So true…I’m with Sally on the food front, although sometimes diet soda…
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Lol, sounds like many of us on the same fronts. 🙂
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Hahaha – far too many truths in there – just had to share it too!
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Glad you shared,so relatable. 🙂
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Thanks so much for sharing Terri’s great post Deb, it’s so true!!!! 🙂 ❤
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Lol I know right? I had to share it, I don’t think there’s a writer who can’t relate to most of it, lol. 🙂 ❤ xo
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🙂 ❤ 😀 xoxox
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