Only Writers Can Understand Writers...
October 25th 2008 16:57
I have many, many different circles in which I travel. About seven different groups in which I hang out on a regular basis, and even more who I talk to online. And I have to say, my favourites are my writer friends.
Why? Because if I tell them I can't make it to something because I'm too busy writing, they understand. When I talk about my binder full of notes on different stories and worlds, they understand. When I talk about my love for words, they get it.
That's something I don't have in any of my other groups (although there is some crossover). My friends from school don't understand why I'd rather spend a weekend writing than spend it partying. My Pagan friends don't understand why I'd rather write than go to rite.
But you know what? I love writing. I love my writing friends, because they understand in a way that nobody else can. They understand my devotion to the art of words, they understand my craziness when it comes to Nanowrimo. And that's what I love about them: that sense of understanding. I feel I can be completely honest and open with them.
It's just that simple-writers understand each other, and they're the only ones that can; because writing is a way of life. Writing is a passion, and one not easily understood by outsiders.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that writers should be united. We should be friends with other writers, because quite simply, they can understand us better than anyone else-no matter what part of the world they come from, words can be the one thing you can understand, the one thing you can share. The one common interest.
So write on, and make friends with other writers-because they're some of the best friends you can ever have.
Why? Because if I tell them I can't make it to something because I'm too busy writing, they understand. When I talk about my binder full of notes on different stories and worlds, they understand. When I talk about my love for words, they get it.
That's something I don't have in any of my other groups (although there is some crossover). My friends from school don't understand why I'd rather spend a weekend writing than spend it partying. My Pagan friends don't understand why I'd rather write than go to rite.
But you know what? I love writing. I love my writing friends, because they understand in a way that nobody else can. They understand my devotion to the art of words, they understand my craziness when it comes to Nanowrimo. And that's what I love about them: that sense of understanding. I feel I can be completely honest and open with them.
It's just that simple-writers understand each other, and they're the only ones that can; because writing is a way of life. Writing is a passion, and one not easily understood by outsiders.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that writers should be united. We should be friends with other writers, because quite simply, they can understand us better than anyone else-no matter what part of the world they come from, words can be the one thing you can understand, the one thing you can share. The one common interest.
So write on, and make friends with other writers-because they're some of the best friends you can ever have.
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Comment by Lady Henrietta Muddling
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Comment by Dianna G
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Really? Well, he CAN be a bit preachy. And he IS a zombie. The two don't mix very well...
(Me too. Thanks.)
~Dianna
Comment by katyzzz
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I admire your passion and excellence.
Comment by Dianna G
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Oh, I understand the reader; they just don't always understand me.
The biggest readers make the best writers, though.
Thank you
~Dianna
Comment by Kleonaptra
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Comment by Dianna G
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Well, actually, a friend of mine who's more into theater understands pretty well-but that's a lifestyle too. And not as well as the writers.
~Dianna
Comment by Chris Champion
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Non-writing friends see the world impractically, it seems to me, although I do like it when they bring food when I forget to eat.
My non-writing friends are always saying I should get out more - learn what's happening in the world. They insult me by saying I'm old-fashioned! They say that, unless I stop writing all the time and get out of the house occasionally, they will stop bringing me fresh typewriter ribbons.
Comment by Dianna G
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Evil nonwriter friends!
Although at least they bring you food.
And you still use a typewriter?
~Dianna