If you're a writer, you know the struggles we face all too well. Not everyone understands the passion we have for words, and we're often not taken seriously by more scientific-minded people. We generally have an odd sleep schedule and drink way too much coffee. If you're a writer, you can certainly relate to most of the following struggles.

1. Writer's Block

This is the first and most obvious struggle of being a writer. Nothing is worse than feeling like you've lost your ability to play with words. However, there is a trick to overcoming writer's block: Just keep writing. Even if you're writing crap, write anyway. You'll never get to the good stuff if you don't write the junk.

2. If you're an English major, there are the jokes.

Always the jokes, especially from our more scientific-minded friends. I can't count how many times I've been told that I'm going to be a hobo after college. One of my good friends even informed me that he would be willing to buy me a box to live in if I couldn't find a job. Thanks, buddy.

3. Most of us are night owls, so sleeping normal hours isn't really a part of our lives.

Our days and nights are backwards, so getting a full eight of hours of sleep usually isn't a possibility. But on the bright side, we do some of our best work when everyone else is sleeping.

4. Most writers are addicted to some type of drug, even if it's just caffeine.

I admit that I'm far too addicted to coffee. Without it, I get sick and can't function properly. I have a very strict coffee schedule that I adhere to at all costs. Fortunately, I'm not addicted to any other substances, though writers are often known for being alcoholics.

5. Every artist doubts the quality of their own work.

No great artist ever says that their work is fantastic. If they thought they were great, how would they ever improve? Self-doubt is an inevitable part of being an artist.

6. The hardest part about being a writer is actually writing.

Writing is the hardest and most rewarding part of a writer's life. There are so many things to get distracted by, including but not limited to Netflix, YouTube, and the internet in general. Staying focused is the key, but usually when a writer says they're "writing," it means they're attempting to stop being distracted long enough to write.

7. Will I ever be successful in this field?

Will my writing make me money someday? Will I ever write something good enough to get published? How am I going to get my book on the New York Times bestseller list? How did J.K. Rowling do it, and is it possible that I'll ever be like her?