The time has come for you to begin your writing mission. You sit down at the computer or notebook, crack your knuckles, and attempt to start. The process that follows contains hurdles, plot bunnies, and the occasional eureka moment. If you can manage to reach the end, you win the reward of writing that you are actually proud to share. Until then, you’re stuck in the Groundhog Day loop known as writing. The process is a bit different, but in the end, the similarities stand out. And like most situations, there’s a GIF for that…or five.

1. When you’re trying to convince someone that you’re actually getting work done but you’re blocked.

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2. When you’re word-vomiting and the dialogue isn’t a disaster.

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3. When you reread your draft and everything sounds terrible.

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4. Discovering that your story line actually works and is interesting.

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5.  When you hit your writing goal for the day.

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What are some GIFs that you think show the writing process? Let me know in the comments below! GIF threads are the best. Good luck to all the writers out there in the throngs of the writing process. You’ve got this!