Things you do not say to a writer

         Things you shouldn't say to a writer

Me: this is going to be my best ever chapter...
You (reads first page): I liked your old stories better.

Me: "Joanne" is such a cute and pretty name...
You: I should say that this "Go-anne" name is soo weird!

Me: oh, "Simon" is soo cute! I know - I'm gonna make his hair sunflower blonde and his eyes almost translucent -
You: Eurgh!!! I can imagine him walking up to me, just like that. That ugly face will haunt my dreams forever!

Me: I'm in love with kitty-cats at the moment. I'll make "Cassandra" have a -
You: My dad says cats are filthy.

Me: Do you like my new plot?
You: Your "new plot"?? Are you kidding me - this story will take up extra space in your computer folder already!