24 Things Writers Can Relate To

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As writers, there are a lot of things about writing we can relate to. From memes on social media to inside jokes to book references. To be one-hundred percent honest, when we aren't writing or reading, we're probably looking at relatable writing memes. Like, THAT IS LITERALLY THE TRUTH.

This post exposes a lot of the things writers have in common but may not realize they have in common. By the end of this post, hopefully you realize you're not alone and that the majority of writers are just as weird as you are. After all...that is the name of this blog.

LET'S GET INTO THE RELATABILITY!

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1. Not having the will/inspiration/creativity/insert problem ____ to write.

Literally every writer on the face of the earth. I think the definition of the word writer needs to be revisited and changed. We don't actually write.

2. Owning hundreds of books, but still managing to convince yourself to buy more.

I like to look at the covers and imagine the stories! I will get to them someday. You hear that! SoMEdAY!

3. Constantly reading and not really caring if you're being rude/antisocial.

Should I go to class? No, I'm reading.

Go outside and get some air, you say? No, I'm reading.

What? You guys want to watch a movie? Sorry, not sorry, I'm READING!

4. Telling your friend you can't FaceTime because you're reading.

Guilty. Sorry in advance to my friends.

5. Asking your friend if they want to FaceTime so you have an excuse not to write.

Thank you for saving me from my own mind.

6. When you tell yourself you can spend 10 minutes scrolling through Instagram/Pinterest only to realize hours have gone by and the only things you've accomplished are reading trashy fanfiction, looking at memes, and watching those weird TikToks that are supposed to represent your favorite book characters.

CURSE THOSE TIKTOKS!

7. Obsessed with writing about death/grim situations.

I'm convinced people think I'm a sociopath.

8. Arguing with BookTubers through the screen when they bad-mouth your favorite books and characters.

There's NO WAY you put Edward from Twilight on the same tier as KAZ BREKKER! COME AT ME, BRO! I DARE YOU!

This actually happened the other day.

9. When you sit down in the living room to write but the minute you do, every else decides to watch TV, play games, or run around being obnoxious.

Face palm. Face palm. Face palm. Face palm.

10. When you are so into reading/writing that you don't realize your playlist is playing some weird heavy metal and you're like, "What am I listening to, and how long has this been penetrating my brain?"

This may only happen to me, but it still creeps me out.

11. Constantly petting your books, bookstore books, library books, your friends' books, school books, etc.

People think we're insane. What's sad is that they aren't wrong.

12. When you plan to read a bunch of books on vacation only to get through one.

I thought I read faster than this!?

13. When you're having a breakdown over the book you're reading and yeet yourself across the room, but the person on the chair next to you (usually a sibling) is giving you a look of utter disgust, telling you to shut up, and is ready to throw the book out the window.

Is this a movie about my life?

14. When you pull out one of those memes/videos you found on Instagram and show your family, but they don't get it because they haven't read the book and probably never will.

The tears...the tears won't stop.

15. When you have big plans to make a dent in your TBR list, but instead of reading, you add twenty more books.

Current # of books on my TBR: 149.

16. Having more unread books on your bookshelf than read books.

I'LL GET TO THEM, OKAY?

17. Getting irritated when you want to use a certain word but you can't remember the word.

It starts with an O and rhymes with Copernicus. I know it does.

18. When people ask you when your book is going to be finished and you just shake your head.

Check back in 2050.

19. When it's 6:00 a.m. and you've already had three cups of coffee/tea.

I'm not an addict. I promise.

20. When you try to find a writing contest to enter but there are 4,000 of them, and they all have the most oddly specific rules.

My piece is not inspired by Dr. Seuss, under 2,546 words, or set in South Africa.

21. When you realize just how stupid the English language is.

Their, there, they're.

Do I need to say anymore?

22. When you have an amazing day of writing and feel like your life is complete.

YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

23. When you have a terrible, awful, disgraceful day of writing and feel like a dead worm.

WORDS? What are these strange objects?

24. The rage that overtakes you when you realize just how many people can't spell or use commas correctly.

Please, please ask Siri how to spell a certain word if you're unsure. Please get a dictionary. Please run your document through Grammarly. Please PROOFREAD YOUR EMAIL SO I DO NOT HAVE TO SPEND 12 HOURS DECIPHERING THE LANGUAGE YOU HAVE JUST CREATED!

Thank you so much for reading this post! I hope these made you laugh. Which one did you relate to the most? Leave your answer in the comments below! Don't forget to subscribe to my blog. I'm trying to grow my platform and any support would be greatly appreciated.

It's been a pleasure writing for you and until next time—stay weird and stay writing. - Lexi