Writers have several languages all their own. I personally have a shit ton of conversations aloud which will make sense to no one but me. Smile and wave.
But here are some key terms I can translate for those of you lucky enough, ahem, to have writers in your lives:
1. I'm writing today.
Translation: I have placed my hands on the keyboard while my WIP was open. Effort was put forth. I may have written 1 or 5000 words. DO NOT ASK.
2. I'm doing research.
Translation: I needed some innocuous last names, and I think I may have Googled a little too much information, and if the FBI knocks at the door, tell them I'm a WRITER! I should already be on some type of list. 🤔
3. I'm blogging today.
Translation: Should I tell people I know how much a pinky finger weighs? Or that the best finger to cut off is the index?
4. These characters are impossible!
Translation: Is there a GOOD reason I put my character in a situation I now can't seemingly write them out of? Way to go, Einstein...
5. I'm in a mood.
Translation: My characters are either going to fight or have sex or both.
6. Fuckity fuck fuck fuck
Translation: Fuckity fuck fuck fuck
A few simple translations. But honestly? If we're writing, avoid us like a grenade without the pin. 😁
Always writing*
...or blogging...or thinking of writing...or having bronchitis and a sinus infection 😡😭
