Writer Reactions

I’m putting together a post on how people react when they learn that you’re a writer. Leave a comment here, or send me a twitter– cornerscribe. Whether the comments are funny, dumb or absolutely rude, I want to hear them, and I’ll share a couple stories of my own.

I’ll link to your blog and/or twitter profile and post the results later this week.

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Comments (6) | September 9, 2008

6 Responses to “Writer Reactions”

  1. Moneybites Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    When I say I’m a writer the response is usually, one of surprise but then one of interest.

  2. DebMc Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    Most people think it is a cool profession. I’m already known as an artsy creative type from my former career as a photographer. A few people, very few when I think of it, ask me what kind of writing I do. Those that do, also write in some form or fashion.

    Fun question. Now that you’ve asked it, I’ll be paying more attention in the future.

  3. Abhishek Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    I don’t think I am a writer just expressing my words, not a pro B. Well people found my blogpost useful/ Entertaining. few say I go rude in case of linking to officials but well that’s something subject to Officials popularity !!

  4. Les Becker Says:
    September 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    They are impressed… until they realize I’m not making my living at it. Then, I can almost see myself being slotted into the “deadbeat” category of their minds. LOL! Thankfully, I’ve grown a thicker skin of late.

  5. Simon Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    I’ve revealed my blog to several of my friends and family and they were all shocked.

    They often say:
    “Wow, you do not seem like the author behind this blog”
    “You write more than you do for your classes!”
    “I don’t believe someone like you can write this professionally”

    I often say, “Yeah, right??”. It seems as if I don’t even believe I can write like I did.

    It is a great hobby and very productive. I have found myself to procrastinate much less when it comes to writing papers for class.

  6. Michele Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    I’m not a writer. I’m a librarian. We love writers.

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