9 Struggles Of Being A Teenage Writer

Let us bond over our collective suffering

1. Stumbling Upon The Crap You Wrote In Middle School

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The lack of plot is terrifying

2. Realizing That You'll Be Cringing At Your Current Work Eventually

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At least you're improving... right?

3. Getting Yelled At Constantly For Not Going Outside

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Sorry Mom, this novel isn't going to write itself.

4. Having To Actually Find Time To Write

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Between AP classes, hanging out with friends and volunteering for your local animal shelter, writing at least1000 words a day is next to impossible.

5. Getting Called A Tryhard For Using 'Big' Words

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And then being told that you don't have a 'writerly' vocabulary.

6. Getting Told That Your Dream Of Being A Bestselling Author Is Unrealistic

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Stephen King was in high school at one point. Don't give up hope, my friends.

7. Comparing What You Write To The Work Of Your Favorite Authors

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And getting discouraged because you think you'll never be as good as them.

8. Having A Really Good Idea But Not Knowing What To Do With It

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Absolutely soul crushing.

9. The Good Old 'You Haven't Experienced Life' Argument

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10. In Conclusion

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Keep writing people, just keep writing. You've got this.