1. They spend hours looking out the window

This may seem like a waste of time but windows have magical properties that only writers can tap into. They provide energy, and open up our minds to endless possibilities. Beware of disturbing a writer during this deeply magical process, you might get turned into a frog.

2. The number of books they have could build a small house

Having a large library is a something we all find nostalgic. Looking at other peoples books helps us hurry up and keep going so we can get our books up on the shelf before its over run by other peoples books! (this ideology rarely works)

3. Despite having so many books less than half will have actually been read

We do read a lot of books, however we normally vastly overestimate the time we actually have. Once you divide time between family, work and writing there is often only a small amount of time left for reading.

4. For some reason they are up late or wake up half way through the night excited (inspiration doesn't sleep)

Nothing is wrong as such, but there are ideas that just have to be written down. They are too big, too exciting and too important for sleep to delay their destiny of being added to a notepad somewhere in the house (and then forgotten about for a year).

5. Note pads will be scattered across the house

The smell of pen on paper is some how cathartic. The feeling of actually writing words is still exciting to writers even though it does eventually end up on a screen. That's why you will find note pads hidden all over the house tucked away in every little nook and cranny.

6. Coffee will magically disappear

Warning: If you suspect your loved one is a writer DO NOT RUN OUT OF COFFEE! But seriously even those of us who rarely drink it need it in the house ready to go just in case.

7. Some days they will look like a zombie

If they look disheveled, scruffy and walk around slowly but are weirdly happy, then they have been up all night and finally cracked a scene they were stuck on. Or they simply spent the whole night writing and finally finished that chapter.

8. If coffee isn't vanishing check the tea

Don't get me started on the importance of having well stocked TEA supplies. I myself prefer tea and keep back ups to the back ups when it comes to tea bags or tea leaves. Its the one thing you can count on is tea. Ideas may not come to you, your fingers might fumble and family might be noisy but tea never disappoints.

9. It's possible that a writer could spend several minutes talking to to their characters (don't be too alarmed)

I regularly have conversations with my characters and find myself arguing with them sometimes. Apparently these conversations are often outload and even while I am walking down the street. But I am not alone! In fact this is a classic sign that your special some one is a writer. Or suffering a nervous breakdown.

10. Their browsing history could be very scary reading (Avoid if possible)

If you happen across your partners browsing history and discover its full of weird look ups like, odd sex positions or how to kill some one with out any one finding out, chances are they are a writer. Or a serial killer. But, if your still alive, chances are they're a writer. Caution is advised. If the browsing is interspersed with tea and coffee searches your probably safe.