The Michael Scott Guide to Writers

Talking to writer friends online


Trying to write accents for people of color

Waiting to get likes/shares/reblogs/retweets for your book's website


Spending too much time in your writer's cave

During the marketing phase

When people don't understand your writerly quirks

Getting negative reviews/feedback, no matter how inconsequential

What to do with previous drafts during the editing phase

Parents disapproving of your career choice

Trying to get your friends and family to buy your book