The nine stages of #thewriterslife

There comes a time when every writer needs to step back and see what a #writerslife looks like from the outside – and yes it looks like cats.

Be warned, these stages can come in any order, you can be in the middle of number 6 when suddenly inspiration strikes and you’re back at number 1. Number 2 might not actually exist and number 9 can strike at any time.

1.Coming up with a great idea

idea cat

2.Writing down your plot points like a boss

cat glasses

3.Wondering if writers block is real or a construct of fluidic space

confused sad cat

4. Where’s the coffee?

cat-and-coffee-o

5.Soldering on through the valley of death, attacking one word at a time

cat attacking dog

6.That feeling when you finish your story

waiting cat

7.Realising your story is far from finished #editing

canteven cat

8.Reading rejection offer letter number 52 from your favourite publisher

checking response cat

9.Wondering why the hell you’re a writer

worldending

#writerslife

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53 responses to “The nine stages of #thewriterslife”

  1. […] I was experiencing the many trials and tribulations of the #WritersLife, I had you guys on the other end, telling me my stories were magical. Even though my writing may […]

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  2. Hey there! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone!

    Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look
    forward to all your posts! Keep up the outstanding work!

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  3. skimbradsteenblog Avatar
    skimbradsteenblog

    I relate to this one quite a lot. Though I relate to “why the hell am I still a writer” a lot of the time.

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  4. Oh my gosh, this was hilarious! And what was wrong with that poor cat with the tongue? 😂 Your blog awesome!

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  5. This made my day!

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    ceciliamarlena

    love love LOVE!

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    1. Yay thanks ☺️

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  7. My cat threw up on one of my last plot outlines. I’ve sidelined that one. It obviously needs some work.

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  8. […] via The nine stages of #thewriterslife – with cats — millie schmidt writer […]

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  9. Andrea Frazer Avatar
    Andrea Frazer

    Why not hampsters? Or guinea pigs? I’m also a big fan of the camel. But this post, regardless, rocks!

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    1. Andrea Frazer Avatar
      Andrea Frazer

      I think I spelled hampster wrong. I am so tired.

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      1. Don’t worry, I know you mean hamster

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    2. What I have been doing all these years?! You have provided much food for thought 😁

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  10. I’m definitely sensing a theme here. Love it. WordsandStars …and cats.

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  11. Reblogged this on juantetcts and commented:
    As I delve into my writing adventure, I am making note of articles that will assist me on the journey. This is definitely a keeper!

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  12. I just woke up and normally it takes a few hours before I get my first laugh of the day in. THIS is hilarious! Thanks for the early morning laugh!

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  13. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Life with out cats is really rough. Everyone needs a cat.

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  14. Haha amazing! Love the puss in boots one, made my day. And its all true xx

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  15. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    Absolutely wonderful. Very inventive. My partner has a cat. I will have to show her this one 🙂

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  16. Thanks for the follow !!

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  17. Jack Crispy Avatar
    Jack Crispy

    Thanks so much for the follow Millie! I completely agree with your take on this. That editing cat’s face says it all! 🙂

    Hope you enjoy reading my posts!

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  18. maureenrose7 Avatar
    maureenrose7

    hahaha! that was great haha! 🙂

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  19. Thank you so much for following me! You are appericated. I have to say this post was funny cute and very creative. This type of styling you have I think you will continue to be a great writer. You have a follower! Looking forward to more. I am new to blogging. Started about a month ago. Still learning as I go.

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  20. #4, #7 and #8 explain my life right now. I love this; it is sooo much fun! (what with kitties isn’t?) Also, thanks so much for joining me on my page. I’m sure we’ll meet often!

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  21. I love cats myself. #6 is hilarious

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  22. Oh, be still my beating heart, #9 is my life-song!

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  23. I love this omg😂 plus cats rule

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  24. The cat with the glasses on is awesome! 😄

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  25. So entertaining and highly accurate! Ha ha.

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    1. Glad you liked it!! ☺️

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  26. Just love your photographic interpretation with the cats.

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  27. Creativitopia Avatar
    Creativitopia

    Hilarious GIFS

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  28. A Bohemian In Scandinavia Avatar
    A Bohemian In Scandinavia

    Awesome post – this made my Monday start off with a smile, thanks for that!
    Have a good one,
    xoxo Writer/Catlover

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    1. Sweet!!! My Monday’s over, hope yours goes great! Xx

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  29. Very fun post!
    Thanks for following 1989 Diary bog, hope you enjoy the daily installments.

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  30. #9 is bang on!

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  31. Love it! Those are the perfect cat scenes to illustrate the stages!

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  32. #1 and #2 are the best! Then I go straight to #5 and #9.

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    1. Ah lucky you! I can’t live without repeating #4 again & again & again…

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  33. Cuckoo Zhiyou Avatar
    Cuckoo Zhiyou

    This post makes me laugh, particularly number 1, 6 & 9, funniest! :)))

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    1. Haha thanks!! It made me laugh writing it – a bit ungraceful haha

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  34. the cats are adorable! This is one of my favorite blog posts from you and they totally make sense!

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    1. Yay I’m so glad you liked it!! Thank you!! I could write these posts all day long, I try to be serious but it just doesn’t work haha 😳

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      1. “work” is a four-letter word!
        Keep on with the cat love! We all need the cat love!

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  35. Great blog. Light hearted & all true.

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    1. Thank you! I enjoy creating these posts so much

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  36. Good lord!… I *am* #7

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    1. Me too! This stage can last for years…

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  37. Elizabeth Rose Avatar
    Elizabeth Rose

    True on all accounts!

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    1. Awesome ☺️ especially #9 right haha I’m really starting to understand the writers life now – with all its good & bad elements. But mostly good ☺️

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