For many, the dream of writing a bestseller is a distant fantasy, but for our young English teacher, it’s a burning desire. Balancing a full-time job while chasing her dream, she’s caught in a whirlwind of parental pressure and personal ambition. Her parents, blinded by the glitter of J.K. Rowling’s success, believe that a bestselling novel is just a few Starbucks visits away. Annoyed by their relentless prodding, our writer decides to teach them a lesson they won’t forget. Let’s dive into this gripping tale of dreams, drama, and a prank that went too far.
The Dream of a Writer ️

Balancing Act: Teaching and Writing

Parents’ Unwavering Belief

Reality Check: Writing Isn’t Easy

Persistent Pressure and Creative Crisis

The Brunch Brawl ️

The Reality of Writing and Working

The Prank: Quitting the Job

The Aftermath of the Announcement ️

Mom’s Meltdown

Revealing the Prank

The Backlash ️

The Fallout: A Prank Gone Too Far? ️
Our writer’s prank, designed to make her parents understand the harsh realities of quitting a job to write full-time, ended up causing a family uproar. The announcement of her ‘resignation’ sent her mom into a panic, pleading for her to get her job back. After an hour of letting her mom squirm, she revealed it was all a ruse. This didn’t go down well. Her mom, feeling tricked and scared, lashed out, calling her a b***h. Despite her apology, her parents felt she crossed a line. Was it a harmless prank or a lesson taken too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
NTA. Reality check delivered with a side of humor

NTA, writing a brilliant book isn’t easy overnight!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/98134cf1-7982-4d9d-99b1-4228be4b2f6d.png)
NTA, but better communication could have avoided freaking your mom out ♀️

NTA, Dad’s unrealistic expectations of writing as a retirement plan

Parents rushing writer to publish book, writer pranks back. NTA.

Parents need to lighten up, it’s kinda funny tbh
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1af1f104-ad9f-4674-b5f7-b0abe8f79b5a.png)
Realistic view of writing: few can support themselves solely from it

Stand up to your mom and pursue your own dreams!

A writer’s dream vs. family’s fears: a financial dilemma

Writer receives unsolicited advice, finds support lacking. NTA

NTA: Parents clueless about the time and effort of writing

Heartbreaking story of a torn manuscript and a fiery argument

*laughs in writer* NTA, normies don’t get how hard

Soft ESH move that gave me a laugh and flashbacks

NTA. Hilarious convo ends with a valuable lesson for future writers

Family feud over moving back in for writing, prank gone wrong.

Writer’s reality check ignored. Will they listen now?

Luck and hard work in the challenging world of publishing
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e2c3466c-4c9c-4e1a-99ce-f2bf86e6163b.png)
Standing up for yourself after 2 years of trying. NTA

NTA. Stop oversharing and giving them ammunition for harassment.

Parents clueless, writer pulls prank, sparks family feud

“NTA for struggling as an author. Parents don’t get it. “

NTA. Teaching parents a lesson can be a slippery slope

Writer juggles day job and publishing books, values stability

Well-meaning parents’ encouragement can sometimes lead to shame and anxiety

Writing a book for 10 years? That’s dedication!

Inspiring! Even successful authors still have day jobs.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3baa35f4-612b-4b11-9c5a-5c711cdf14ac.png)