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29 journalling prompts for self-care

Here I’ve compiled 29 journalling prompts for self-care with writers in mind, because we all need to make some time for reflection. The purpose of these journalling prompts is to think about what you want from writing, how you’re approaching writing, and what you do when you’re struggling. Writers are very likely to suffer from imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, and more. Even if we narrow it down to writer’s block, it’s a lot to contend with. If you don’t journal already, learn how to start a self-care journal for your writing life. You might also find these self-care journal prompts… Read More »29 journalling prompts for self-care

How to overcome imposter syndrome for writers

Imposter syndrome isn’t unique to writers, but it can really stop us from writing. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you’re not a ‘real’ writer, this post on how to overcome imposter syndrome for writers is for you. I’ve suffered with imposter syndrome myself: it’s stopped me from writing, because I don’t feel good enough. Finding techniques to combat imposter syndrome doesn’t have to be hard, but sometimes you need an extra push. I’ve listed some of the ways I’m overcoming imposter syndrome below. If you’re not familiar with what imposter syndrome is or how it can… Read More »How to overcome imposter syndrome for writers

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 118 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