“Aspiring Writer” Is A Label That’s Holding You Back
An aspiring writer is not a writer. But an aspiring writer can be a writer. It’s all about doing the work and having the confidence to claim the title.
An aspiring writer is not a writer. But an aspiring writer can be a writer. It’s all about doing the work and having the confidence to claim the title.
You’ve finished your first draft. There’s still a long way to go, a lot more work to do until you’re ready to show the story to anyone or publish. You’re eager to get it done; you can’t wait to finish. So, stop everything and do nothing.
What even is is your most authentic creative nature? And how do you find it? Are you living it already? Or is there some hidden nature inside you you’re denying? How do you even know?
It can be challenging to write and create when our brains are mired in negative thinking and stress. Here are 12 ways to counteract negativity and help creativity flow.
Being a writer is an exercise in finding your authenticity and that starts with embracing your weird, what makes you special, and taking that into your work and everyday living.
This method of write first think later writing, capturing thoughts when you’re still in a half dream state, before the day has come along to fill your brain with chatter and stress, promotes immediate and honest expression.
There is no cure for imposter syndrome. So, if we can’t “cure” it, how do we manage it?
Without the pressure of fearing the negative, what would you create if you made joy the core purpose of your work?
You don’t HAVE to do Morning Pages in the morning, if it doesn’t work for you. Try this alternative…