In admiration of the brilliant Zillow commercial called “Susans,” here’s my take:
Okay, listen up. Need ideas for the next story to write. Thoughts? Writer’s Block Me?
“I got nothin.”
Shouldn’t ever start with you. Daydreaming Me?
“Huh? Did you say something?”
Sheesh. Perfectionist Me?
“Working on the last story. It’s still not quite right.”
Never will be. Impatient Me?
“Just scribble something and submit it already.”
Right. Procrastinating Me?
“Can do. I’ll get back to you in…oh…a week from—”
Never mind. Distracted Me?
“Wow! Have you guys seen this video?”
Great. In-the-Zone Me?
“Can’t talk now.”
Sorry. How about…Editing Me?
“Who wrote this dreck? First-draft Me?”
First-draft Me: “Hey, none of you is perfect, but I’m first.”
Settle down, you two. Overcritical Me?
“Forget the whole idea. It’s stupid.”
Why even invite you? Creative Me?
“Loaded with fresh story ideas. Want ‘em alphabetically or by topic?”
Wonderful, but I need someone to do the writing… Prolific Me?
“I can work with Creative Me and knock out a story tonight. How’s that?”
Perfect. That’s why you two are my favorite me’s.
Sensitive Me (tearing up): “But…but I thought …”
Don’t cry. I’ll need you for character development. Let’s get on this. All together:
“Me! Me! Me! Me! Me—“
Poseidon’s Scribe (Me)
