The Top Ten Worst Reasons to Write A Novel

10. “I can’t handle the rejection in a normal job.”

9. “I want to finance my retirement.”

8. “I’ve always wanted to write an entire book in my own made-up language.”

7. “I love receiving praise from strangers.”

6. “It’s the easiest way to kill people I don’t like.”

5. “I need something to do during video game load screens.”

4. “I want to see how many times I can use the word ‘actually’ in a 300-page story.

3. “The world needs to be able to buy my Twilight/My Little Pony crossover fan fiction.”

2. “I want something to do before bed, and I hate to read.”

1. “How hard can it be?”