Writers
are a talented bunch of people, there is no denying this. I’m a writer and I’m
surprised at all the things I should be good at—but I’m so NOT.
When
people hear about my weaknesses I swear they are thinking—Really? But you’re a
writer. So here is a brief list of a few of my shortcomings.
Spelling—I suck at spelling. I
try and try, but the spelling part of my brain must be filled with something
else (probably the plots from Law and Order). I’m seriously thinking of getting
NECESSARY tattooed on my arm. That bugger kills me every time.
Words with Friends—I should be good at
that stinking game! But I’m not. My husband slaughters me. I think it's
because I would rather play a cool word like zygote for 19 points instead of a
boring word like qi for a billion. Sometimes I resort to cheating (don’t tell
my husband), but I don’t feel too bad because he still beats me.
Education—I think people assume
that writers will have a English or Creative Writing degrees. I have neither.
In fact I don’t have a degree at all (shh, don’t tell the agents). I’m planning
on going back to school. Maybe I will go when my oldest goes. He would love
that :)
Eye sight—Okay this one is a stretch,
but you have to see to be a writer. Hours spent in front of the computer and
with my nose in a book have messed up my eyesight. I just got glasses. My 6
year old thinks I look like a geek.
So what about you? What
skill do you lack? Tell me so I won’t feel so lame.
-Angie
Hey I'm over at the lovely Tara Tyler's blog today doing an interview and guest post about How To Be A Good Critique Partner. So if you have time come check it out.
