Last week writers all over the internet took to Twitter to share their hardships as writers by using the hashtag #TenThingsNotToSayToAWriter. These are 24 of those tweets that perfectly sum up things you shouldn’t say to a writer.

“Have you been published in real life or like just on the internet?” – @anne_theriault

“We can’t pay you but the exposure might be good.” – @BillCorbett

“Do you actually make money doing that, or do you also have a real job?” – @jesskristie

“I downloaded your books from one of those torrent sites. Those sites are great, you never have to pay for a book.” – @Cassandra_Carr

“‘You’re a writer? Oh, I have a GREAT book idea!’ (And then proceed to tell us your entire life story.) – @colleenhoover

“You’re a writer? But I’ve never heard of you…” – @cristela9

“‘Can you help me with this? It’s not like you’re doing anything important.’ Yea, I’m not WORKING or anything…” – @dkparsonswriter

“‘That’s nice. But some of us have to work for a living.'” – @deangloster

“You’re still working on _______? Shouldn’t you be done by now? – @donalynbooks

“‘I want to be a writer. Can you suggest a plot for my story?'” – @IamAlytoony

“Oh, you’re not published? So, you’re not a real writer.” – @hungryjourno

“Would you mind if I borrowed your laptop?” – @realhughfraser

“You write for children? Is that because you aren’t smart enough to write for adults?” – @Jacquibwriter

“I just read a book really similar to yours…” – @JarridWilson

“Person: So, where can I read your work?
Me: It hasn’t been published yet.
Person: Oh you’re THAT kind of writer.”
– @savranly

“It must be lovely working from home. You can combine your writing with housework and childcare.” – @Joannechocolat

“I’m worried you’ll die before your series gets finished.” – @scalzi

“You’re lucky you don’t have to work.” – @LaurenDeStefano

“A journalist? Wow. You don’t look like a journalist.” – @laurenonizzle

“You aren’t one of those ‘self-published’ authors, are you?” – @LaurieBoris

“They pay you money for that?” – @MadelineAshby

“Poetry books don’t exactly become national best sellers.” – @RachelKennedy88

“I thought you were dead.” – @se4realhinton

“Told a teen I write YA. She hadn’t heard of me. Said, ‘It would have been so cool if you were Suzanne Collins!'” – @sarahdessen

These are only 24 of the amazing tweets in this tag. I highly recommend going and checking it out, especially if you’re a writer. It’s definitely one of the most relatable things I’ve read online.

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