You know you are a writer when...

[The Dark One]

You know you are a writer when you see some stranger on the train reading one of your books.

I thought this had happened once. I did a double take when I saw my latest book cover on the train, but the reader was a work colleague.

Damn...

 

[CupofJoe]

You know you are a writer when... you see an argument on the street and wonder what their backstory is...

 

[pmmg]

You know you are a fantasy writer when...when talking to others often begins with the phrase, 'in my world...'

 

[Incanus]

...when someone assumes that uncommon word you just used must have been found in a thesaurus--and they're dead wrong.

 

[Jackarandajam]

You know you're a fantasy writer when the guy who runs the local convenience store looks so much like a wizard you want to take his picture, but don't want to explain yourself.

 

[Super Fantasy]

You know you're a fantasy writer when you see self reflection in your writings.

 

[Super Fantasy]

You know you're a writer when you find meaning in trivial things, and successfully weave these things together, creating a vibrant scene.

 

[Super Fantasy]

You know you're a writer when you can integrate hidden meaning in your writings.