You Sure Think You're Special

"The Next Great American Writer"? Oh you fancy, aren't you?

Yes and no. I'm a writer and I would like to be able to make this into a lasting career for myself. On the one hand, I'd like to think of myself as a master wordsmith and the voice of my generation. But that's a lot of pressure. I also don't think I can really say that my words are indicative of an entire generation. I suppose there are people out there who don't spend their free time giggling at internet memes and actually go outside.

I don't associate with those sorts of people.

Then why call yourself and your blog that?

Am I hyperbolic and presumptuous in calling myself the Next Great American Writer? Probably. But I also need to be able to believe in my own value as a writer. If I didn't trust in my own abilities then what point would there be in pursuing a career as a writer? If I don't like me then how can I expect anyone else to like me?

Except my dogs but they rely on me for food so i don't think they count.

So . . . does that mean you DO think you're as good as some of the great American writers like Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway?

Please. I could never grow facial hair like them. They are obviously superior.

That's a mustache of pure, unbridled genius.