You know you’re a writer when…

For so long I spent time daydreaming of what it is I felt I was good enough at to make a future of. And for so long I felt that there wasn’t anything that I was good at, at all. Surrounded by a sibling that is pretty much good at whatever the hell he does, you can only imagine the pressure one puts upon themselves. Regardless of that fact, I have always had a strong connection to writing, and television and movies. I love the idea of this world you yourself can create, get lost in and everything you put into it, is based upon your hopes, your dreams, and your circumstances. It’s a unique way of getting everything you’ve ever wanted, without being selfish, for only you know what it is that can be for the good of the storyline. And no one is ever going to share your same exact vision. For a long time I didn’t allow myself to get caught up in whether or not I was a good writer. I often times would lower my expectations, in fear that if what I wrote sucked, well then I wouldn’t necessarily be surprised. I guess you can say it all goes back to that stupid saying “aim low, so you’re never disappointed,” which honestly is a pretty shitty way to live your life. Anyway…I think it was around high school when I realized writing was an important factor in my life. But it wasn’t until college that I really let myself explore the idea of screenwriting as a possible career. I guess I just never realized it was a possible career path. I often wonder what marks a writer? How do you know you are in fact… a writer? There were times I wouldn’t consider myself a writer, but then I realized….screw it, that’s what I am…that’s what I feel closest to, that is what makes me happy… so for all my other hesitant writers out there, I came up with a few standard ideas of what makes a writer a writer…