Okay, not all writer’s novelty T-shirts are that bad. Browsing the ones on CafePress, some of them are downright witty, such as “I write, therefore I am," “I’m plotting against you," and the always-applicable “Careful or you’ll end up in my novel."

But some of the best writer’s T-shirts actually come from the filmmaking category:

• "Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money." -Jules Renard [which isn't true, but it sometimes feels true]

• "Adverbs are for wussies."

• "Character arcs? We don't need no stinkin' character arcs."

• "Reality is for people with no imagination."

Not to mention a framed print that should be hanging next to every writer’s desk (not just screenwriters):