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Affirmations-366Days#252

Affirmations-366Days#252: I take the time to learn new technologies that can benefit my writing life. I am open to change.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.

Affirmations-366Days#251

Affirmations-366Days#251: Today I trust that I can write the stories that are uniquely mine to tell.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.

Affirmations-366Days#250

Affirmations-366Days#250: New writing ideas are always bubbling up inside me. I reach for the one that takes my breath away.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.

Affirmations-366Days#249

Affirmations-366Days#249: Persistence is a writer’s superpower. I celebrate the days when I keep my writing appointment.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days

Affirmations-366Days#248

Affirmations-366Days#248: Today I’ll push past any shame that says I don’t deserve to write. My pen races to get to the other side of shame—authentic expression.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days

Affirmations-366Days#247

Affirmations-366Days#247: As a creative artist, I cultivate the mindset of curiosity.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.

End of Summer Burst of Creativity for Your Writing Life-5 Top Affirmations

Hi all,

We are celebrating Labor Day, in the U.S., this weekend. Although this is not the official end of summer, because school starts back around now and many people cram in last minute vacations, it feels like the end of summer is here. I plan on writing a short post about how I leveled up in my writing and some of the things I learned from classes taken. But, here I share 5 affirmations that were quite popular this summer.  As most of you know, I have a passion project–I’ve been writing a daily affirmation and posting it here. I plan to keep it up all the way until the end of the year. It’s been a blast writing them and they act like rocket fuel for my writing confidence and joy.

In sharing these affirmations, I thought they might encourage you to reflect on your summer writing and what you might want to carry forward into the fall. Also, one of the techie things I did this summer was to start playing on Canva, a site that makes design easy for everyone. You can create designs for social media, blogs, cards, invitations, etc.  I warn you, it’s highly addictive!

What did you start this summer? Are you taking something from a “baby” draft to a “toddler” draft? Are you working on the last draft of your project?

 

The imposter syndrome is a universal one among writers. Established writers can have bouts with it as often as emerging writers. We combat it through affirmations, having a writing community and persisting.

How has your writing community grown this summer? Have you met new writers that you’re excited about getting to know personally? Have you connected through social media with writers who will become online buddies?

Are you staying kind to yourself through the ups and downs of the writing life?

There are so many opportunities to get our work into the world. If you’re feeling stuck check out Duotrope or Submission Grinder for new places to submit your work. Subscribe to a new writing magazine that features publishing opportunities. Ask others and read widely. Publication is a long and winding journey.

Affirmations-366Days#246

Affirmations-366Days#246: I am a professional selling writer.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.

Affirmations-366Days#245

Affirmations-366Days#245: When I create the intention to show up for my writing life, time flows to me.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.

Affirmations-366Days#244

Affirmations-366Days#244: I reduce any inner or outer obstacles that keep me from writing.

For new readers, here’s why I’m committing to writing affirmations, about the creative process, during the next 366 days.