We're back for round three of the internet's favorite drunken biweekly “news” report, Am I the Literary Asshole—the only advice column that asks you to consider the fact that BOGO wine isn't just a lifestyle, it's also a state of mind. Today I ask you to join me for a glass (or three) as we dive into a bevy of your writing life quandaries. Nothing says “I can offer sage and sound advice” like enjoying a literary Big Gulp full of room temperature Pinot Grigio. So let's pop that cork, let the wine breathe for a moment, and then put our lips directly to the mouth of the bottle and drink deep. Literary gossip is so juicy, am I right? And much like a fermented grape, it gets us a little fucked up if we enjoy too much of it at once. Got your tasting notes ready? Then let's get right to it! 1) AITLA for shit-talking my good friend's new book in a group chat? It was fun at the time, but since then I've seen my friend in person and am now experiencing a lot of guilt. We've known each other for years and they've always been great to me. Should I say something to them about it? Admit my wrongdoing and (hopefully) be forgiven? Woof, buddy. We've all been guilty of saying something we shouldn't about people that we really care about. Maybe it's not even about writing, right? Sometimes people just shit-talk. Gossip satisfies a particularly nefarious itch in us. And sometimes when people get together to gossip—especially in group chats and DMs—the results can turn quite messy. The first thing I'd like to address is your guilt over this. You know you did the wrong thing here, that's step one. It's normal to feel bad that you talked down about someone that you care about. But I would offer this bit to chew on: you didn't say that you talked shit about the person, you admitted that you talked shit about their work . Unless you went into this chat and really roasted the […]
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