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In reply to the discussion: Why do people who hardly read books think they can be authors? [View all]Separation
(1,975 posts)49. Ignorance
Which sometimes isnt necessarily a bad thing, although to those that have heard the same question over and over again, it can turn into an annoying question for the writer.
I am by no means a writer. I just found out how much I liked it until just recently. I know for a fact that in other areas I am at the top %10 of my field. When I get questions in that field from people who want to become better without the hard work that I had to put into it, it can bug the hell out of me as well.
I'm good friends with some of the region's best Blacksmith's. They get the same types of comments as well. "Oh I bet I could make that just as easy", and their only knowledge of Blacksmithing is something they have seen on TV or YouTube.
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I think almost anybody thinks they can be a writer. If they can write a grocery list, they think
raccoon
Aug 2013
#6
The wannabe musicians who won't deign to learn how to count rhythm, how to play in tune,
fierywoman
Nov 2018
#52
I write for fun and have no illusions about becoming published or about my work being good.
valerief
Aug 2013
#11
I guess my experience is different than many here. I agree with you, Valerief.
roguevalley
Sep 2014
#28
Absolutely. There's more narcissism in having children (I want a mini-me!) than in wanting to write.
valerief
Sep 2014
#30
try it anyway. tell it on paper like you are talking to someone. Start small, then
roguevalley
Sep 2014
#29
There really is this sense out there that anyone can write. And be published.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Nov 2018
#50