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What imposter syndrome can feel like for writers

If you’re a writer who feels like they’re not good enough to be an author, others will always be better than them, or you’ll never get published, you probably have imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome for writers can feel like you don’t deserve to write or be published, but it can also feel like your writing isn’t good enough compared to others. When you have imposter syndrome, it can be overwhelming to cope with. Many of us write alone, but if we talk to others then we learn that almost everyone feels this way sometimes. It can vary in strength and… Read More »What imposter syndrome can feel like for writers

How affirmations helped me to power through the first draft of a novel

I haven’t been quiet about the use of affirmations in my writing, and how I think they can help other write or find motivation to write. Here, I’m going to walk you through how affirmations for writers helped me finish the first draft of a novel I almost abandoned. In 2021, I started a novel that I then abandoned for over 3 years thanks to a combination of imposter syndrome and perfectionism. Then, after finishing the first draft of another novel in 2024, I came back to it. In March 2025, the first draft was officially completed. Affirmations were a… Read More »How affirmations helped me to power through the first draft of a novel

Affirmations for writers

We’re writers – of course we struggle to stay motivated. Using affirmations can be a great way to stay motivated and challenge imposter syndrome. I’ve used affirming statements to help me get through many situations. To help myself and others more, I’ve compiled 101 affirmations for writers. Many of us could benefit from creating self-care techniques to benefit us when writing or dealing with rejections. No matter what you write or how you want to get your writing out to readers, you might find some benefits from reading through these affirmations for writers. Not all affirmations will work for everyone.… Read More »Affirmations for writers