Meaning of ‘Are You Writing a Book’
Are you writing a book? is a sarcastic expression of frustration, annoyance, or anger that is used in response to someone asking a lot of questions or being intrusive; an expression in response to someone being nosy.
Usage Notes
This idiom is usually used in response to personal questions rather than more general ones.
Sentence Examples
“How is your job search going? Have you called that girl yet for another date? Have you thought about what you want to do for a career?” “What, are you writing a book? Leave me alone!”
“How do you feel about the new President? Are you a Republican or a Democrat?” “You writing a book or something? Why don’t you mind you’re own business!”