You might be a writer if…
1. You have to explain your search history –a.k.a reassuring your concerned mother after she borrowed your computer that you do not plan to commit murder. In real life, at least. The writing society is much more lax. On occasion, most fiction writers must research the effects of [ insert weapon ] on a human and the timeframe until death, along with such small details as "deadly herbs", "the best stabbing blade " , and "how to cover up a crime scene". Do not worry–our insanity never reaches beyond the page. 2. You almost (always) shed tears when killing off a favorite character. Or at least experience great loss. Sacrifice is necessary. But when you kiss the character that you have so carefully crafted goodbye, you are losing potential scenes. A potential story. A potential life. You are ending the sarcastic remarks or stupid antics or whatever makes your character unique and irreplaceable. But if your story requires his/her death (if you're...