You shouldn’t, but many people do. I stopped caring at 13. It’s very freeing to just be yourself and not be bogged down with other people’s preconceived notions.
That’s because a lot of people think they’re going to write a bestseller by sitting in Starbucks all day. That’s a “writer cliche” and every time I see it, I roll my eyes.
Believe it or not, most people had NO idea I was a writer until I gave the eulogy at my father’s funeral in 2007. Others didn’t know until five months afterward when I gave the eulogy at my mother’s funeral, and then a year later at my parent’s unveiling. People were utterly shocked and speechless. I found it pathetic. I don’t care what people think of me or my work, but I will always command respect.
If you ever visit the U.S., you’ll see writer cliches’ wherever you go.
Personally, I don’t advertise myself. If someone asks what I do, I don’t always offer up the fact that I’m a writer. People don’t always respect creativity. I’m the only writer in my family. I’m also the best public speaker in my family, but that’s neither here nor there.
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 
I struggle with the opinions of others
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You shouldn’t, but many people do. I stopped caring at 13. It’s very freeing to just be yourself and not be bogged down with other people’s preconceived notions.
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Preconceived notions about being a writer are v tough! Had someone snigger at me today
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That’s because a lot of people think they’re going to write a bestseller by sitting in Starbucks all day. That’s a “writer cliche” and every time I see it, I roll my eyes.
Believe it or not, most people had NO idea I was a writer until I gave the eulogy at my father’s funeral in 2007. Others didn’t know until five months afterward when I gave the eulogy at my mother’s funeral, and then a year later at my parent’s unveiling. People were utterly shocked and speechless. I found it pathetic. I don’t care what people think of me or my work, but I will always command respect.
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Thought provoking..
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If you ever visit the U.S., you’ll see writer cliches’ wherever you go.
Personally, I don’t advertise myself. If someone asks what I do, I don’t always offer up the fact that I’m a writer. People don’t always respect creativity. I’m the only writer in my family. I’m also the best public speaker in my family, but that’s neither here nor there.
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