4 Hurtful Writer Stereotypes That Need to Be Debunked!
By: Flynn Hannan
Tags: Writers On Medium, Writing, Writing Life, Writers Life, Writers Discussion Group

Being a writer is a legit job and it deserves to be respected. Sadly, though not everyone looks at it that way. Some people just think that writing is more like a hobby or a phase. Stereotypes have even begun to spring up which could be both annoying and damaging to a writer’s confidence. So if you are a writer, you should at least know the common writing stereotypes. By at least knowing these stereotypes you will know which ones to avoid playing to, and you can also help your fellow writers by discrediting these stereotypes. Here are 4 Writer Stereotypes that need to be debunked.

1. The loner

Some writers tend to be quiet and introverted. This is because writers have a lot on their minds. They are constantly trying to come up with new concepts to write about. And there will be times that they will want to be by themselves. Sadly, some people take this the wrong way, and think that writers are loners by nature. This is a very unfair assumption because there are many writers who are introverted and like to be around people. Each and every writer has his or her own personality and they should never be lumped together under one category.

2. The book worm

Most writers are often categorized as book worms. And this is a stereotype that has some truth, because most writers tend to be bookish. But people should never categorize writers to be just book worms. Some writers are adventurous and have very outgoing personalities. Writers are people who write. And these people could be writing about their own experiences and adventures. These writers could be mountain climbers, chefs, teachers and even rock stars. Technically everyone can be a writer, just as long as they have the ability and passion for writing.

3. The weirdo

The weirdo stereotype is by far the most painful and damaging stereotype for writers. It does not mean that you have good diction and have a fount of information to write, that you are socially inept. Sadly though some writers are considered weird because they have different thought patterns to other people. So next time someone calls you weird just because you use words that they don’t understand, don’t feel bad. You are not at fault. They are just being ignorant and rude.

4. The know it all

Yet another insulting stereotype that some writers suffer through is the “know it all” moniker. This is hurtful because writers tend to have a lot of information they want to share. Remember that most writers have a lot to say, and they do it through their writing. And seeing as most writers tend to hoard a great deal of information in their heads, they will most likely want to share it in conversation. Sadly though, some people can’t keep up with the conversation and accuse writers of being a know it all or a show off. And if you are a writer and this has happened to you, it will most likely be a very annoying experience. But don’t take it to heart. Just remember that these people are just insecure in their inability to convey intelligent ideas and just want to bring you down. So don’t stoop to their level. Let them be, and you be you.

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