One of the greatest things about writing is that absolutely anyone can do it. However, only certain people develop a deeper love for it than others.
Writing becomes something entirely different for those that make it into a career or hobby, letting it feed their souls with each and every word they put onto the page.
Many people think writers are some of the most creative people in the world, which is true. But being a creative genius isn't the only attribute that writers have in common. Here's a list of 10 things that prove you're a writer:
1. It actually hurts you when people don't know correct grammar or spelling
For some reason, people can graduate from college with degrees in medicine or engineering, but they still don't know the difference between "to" and "too," or "they're," "there" and "their." In fact, you're probably that friend always correcting your friends' grammar and spelling. They may get annoyed now, but they'll thank you someday.
2. You're the worst procrastinator you've ever met
You may be a good writer, but starting a paper is one of the hardest things for you to do. Sometimes it's because you have no ideas, and other times it can be because the assignment seems impossible. Either way, you'll probably put it off until the last minute and then take a three-hour break, after writing only the first couple of sentences on the page.
3. When you see all the writing classes at your school, you get really excited
Being a writer means you can also be a total nerd at times. For example, when you see it's time to sign up for classes, it actually hurts that you can't take all of the writing courses. In fact, you probably hate that too many courses are offered because that means you won't be able to take them all unless, of course, you don't want to graduate on time. It's just not fair.
4. You are a perfectionist when it comes to your work
It's impossible for you to submit your paper, article, etc., without having perfected it everything just right. That means you will re-read every sentence multiple times and then read it to anyone in the same room as you that is willing to listen, but it still won't seem like enough. Even after publication, you will be thinking of all the things you should have added or left out. You just can't help it, no matter how hard you try. When it comes to your writing, everything has to be perfect.
5. There's no feeling like getting published
6. You can't stop coming up with new, creative ideas
7. Coffee has come to your rescue more times than you can count
8. Even when you write things last minute, you somehow do great on those assignments
Sometimes the only skill you need in an assignment is to be a good writer. It doesn't matter what the content is, because even if you have no idea what you're saying, if you can make it sound good, that can be enough to get you an A.
9. People always ask you if you're going to write a book
Not every writer wants to write a book, although that's always the first thing people seem to ask you. Even though it's probably not what you want to do right now, it's always an option because being the next Ernest Hemingway or Harper Lee has a nice ring to it.
10. When you think of your future career, you couldn't be more excited
If Buddy the Elf isn't you when you think about becoming a professional writer, it's time to think of a new profession.
