Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers

by Rob Bignell

Suffering from writer’s block? Self-doubt about your talent? Has creative writing lost its joy?

With Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers, you can reclaim the pleasure of writing and pen the book you’ve always dreamed of. Respected and award-winning author Rob Bignell offers uplifting, meaningful phrases that can be read out loud or internalized weekly over the course of a year. Writing prompts and tips follow each affirmation, giving you the inspiration and motivation to keep writing. When you’ve completed this book, you’ll be able to say “I am a writer” with confidence!

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing

122 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2014

About the author

I'm a professional and affordable editor running Inventing Reality Editing Service, which meets the manuscript needs of writers both new and published. During the past five years, I've helped more than 300 authors achieve their dreams of publication. In addition, for more than two decades, I worked as an award-winning journalist, with half of those years spent as an editor. I'm also the author of the "7 Minutes a Day..." writing guidebooks, the nonfiction "Hikes with Tykes", "Hittin' the Trail", "Best Sights to See," and "Headin' to the Cabin" hiking guidebook series, and the literary novel "Windmill". Several of my short stories have been published in literary and science fiction magazines. For seven years, I worked as an English teacher or a community college journalism instructor. I hold a Master's degree in English and a Bachelor's in English and journalism.

Reviews

[Emily Rooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve started writing stories and novels more often than a smoker has tried to stop using cigarettes. Neither of us was able to make the deal, either. So a couple of days ago when a friend of mine told me about this book, I was excited to see what advice I could glean from it. I was ASTOUNDED. I skipped the prompts and exercises at the end of each affirmation and exhilarated by how the writing inspired me, just read the whole book straight through. When the new year begins, I plan to read the affirmations week by week (as they were intended) and do all of the prompts and exercises. In the meantime, though, I’m back to working on my novel, all thanks to this book!

[Elyse Walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Rob ---For this gift! I enjoyed 'every' sentence in your book. It was a perfect book to be alone with during my sauna quiet time.

I'm not a writer -- I'm a passionate reader! Yet, I felt empowered by Rob's book.

I'm clear why *I* write. I write to express -to share- to connect --with other readers about the books we read.

I'm also clear that if were serious about being a writer -- folding laundry would not build my muscles. Same goes for 'reading'.

I hear people tell me "they have no time to read". I think Rob's message about 'WRITING' are also many of the same great tips about READING!
"Find a place that you can write, (or read), that you can write, (or read), each day where whatever distracts you isn't visible!

AMEN!

THANK YOU, again, ROB! GREAT BOOK!

[Greg F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

While meant to be read week-by-week (There's a 52 affirmations, one for every week of the year), I found myself fascinated by the first entry and couldn't help but read ahead and through the whole darn book. Park reflection on writing, part practical tips, the book always inspires. Some of my favorite affirmations from it are: "Each draft of book marks another year in the building of a cathedral", "Your best writing teacher is a passage that challenged you", and "To write is to realize my destiny." I intend to use parts of this book in my classroom.

[Kyle Janison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read some of the author’s other writing guidebooks and found them helpful. While those were extremely practical how-to books, this one is a bit philosophical, full of reflections on writing. What all of his guides have in common is that they encourage and inspire you to write – and “Writing Affirmations” takes that up a couple of notches. Some of the great affirmations in this book are: “Telling myself an idea is no good before I even write it is creativity cancer”; “Replace your old books with the books you’ve always wanted to write”; and “Never be afraid to write what you believe...” If you’re having trouble completing your book or are starting to wonder if you really have the talent to be a published writer, this book definitely is for you – you won’t have those problems once you’ve finished reading it!

[Toi Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give this book a 5.

I’m not here to jump on a bandwagon, but for someone who struggles to read, what I consider “self-help”, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed this book and actually learned from it.

My original intent with this book was to read it as quickly as possible and focus on any positive points I could find so I could write a decent review when the time came. Fortunately for me, life got in the way of my plans and I had to take time to read pages of this book here and there, whenever I could squeeze it in. In doing so, I believe I tricked myself into seeing the true value of this book.

Yes, the book is motivational and helps wanna be writers gain confidence and encouragement, but it is also practical. Finding practical advice and examples to apply within my own path to publication was more than I could have asked for. I think it’s great that the book is broken down into weeks giving a new writer a chance ease into the role of author, but I think it’s versatile enough to be adapted to any schedule or writing plan.

I personally have started to use some of the exercises on projects I started, but never finished. I’m skipping around and using it as a reference. However, it’s still nice to know that should I need motivation, this book can help me get or find motivation.

I recommend this book to anyone wanting to write, whether for pleasure or a career. It’s a great desk top companion or nightstand accessory.

Disclaimer: I received a digital arc of this book in exchange for an honest review and later purchased a copy of my own.

[NormaCenva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no idea this existed and it makes me sad! This was so good! I rushed through it in one (long) sitting and now wan to do a weekly run with a paperback edition that is in the mail now. I loved this book it is very well done and easy to read, nevertheless very good quality material and quite deep in places. I will be most definitely re-reading this one multiple times.

[L.B. Conahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I began to read “Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers”, I expected to find what one usually would in a writers guide–little bits of the standard writing advice amassed beside suitable quotes. Instead, however, I found a writers’ advisory that set itself apart from the others. The prose was as if author Rob Bignell sat beside you and a campfire one night, as you pondered over a writer’s exploits, and said, “look, let me tell you something about writing.” Heartfelt depth complemented full-spectrum consideration into the nuances and challenges we must all face as writers. This practical and well grounded perspective on writing was easy to follow, and various examples and comparisons covered a wide array of ideas for a message that is sure to feed or rekindle the spark in the heart of any writer.

[Marla Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed! This book is a real inspiration for ALL authors. New writers who are struggling with how to get started,
seasoned authors when they hit a bad spot where they feel they need new direction, or any writer, really, who needs a jump start in the motivation department.
This is definitely a book to keep in your library, in a spot where you will have it at your fingertips. The weekly tips, affirmations, and suggestions, are all inspiring!
Highly recommend this one for anyone even thinking about writing, and for all writers no matter how experienced. (great Christmas gift if you have a wannabe writer on your list)

[The Little French eBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

A source of inspiration for those writers who experience some ideas blockade, or are on the road to gain back their muse again. And for those beginners give the essential tools for develop the craft of writting into a mastery.

[Moona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers by Rob Bignell is an uplifting resource designed to help writers overcome challenges such as writer's block and self-doubt. With 122 pages of affirmations, writing prompts, and tips, Bignell aims to reignite the joy of creative writing. Each affirmation is intended to be internalized weekly over a year, providing continuous inspiration and motivation. By the end of the book, readers will feel more confident in their writing abilities and be able to proudly declare, "I am a writer." This book is a must-read for writers seeking encouragement and guidance.

[Barbara Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author describes his own writing journey and uses his experience to motivate and inspire aspirational writers. As a child, Bignell was plagued by an illness that kept him inside at recess time. Consequently, the books in the library became his good friends. Bignell used the knowledge he found in them as an inspiration to act out and create new scenarios. By the time he reached fifth grade, Bignell had written a freelance article leading to positions on his high school and college newspapers. Soon he was teaching writing in college and setting up his own editing service. Struck by the number of excuses for failure and the lack of confidence he noticed in his writing students and editorial clients.

Bignell set out to find a simple and manageable system to remedy these problems. As a result, he published this book to encourage success as a writer. He offers one affirmation per week and urges the reader to follow through with it before moving on to the next task the following week. At the beginning of this program, affirmations are broad in scope. Week 1 says, “I am a writer.” Week 2 follows with, “ I am always ready to write.” As readers move deeper into the program, the affirmations get into the craft of writing. They involve character writing, drafting, outlining, and the amount of energy placed in one's writing. The last week's affirmation brings the reader full circle, “ To write is to realize one's destiny.”

This book provides an interesting and effective motivational tool for budding writers that will maximize results without exerting unreasonable demands on the reader. Recommended for young adult and adult readers.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiration and Informative

Rob Bignell's "Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers" offers positive advice to writers at all levels. The exercises at the end of each week can be helpful in providing direction. Experienced writers may gain needed encouragement to stay focused during dry periods. Some writers may want to focus on the 52-week program while others, like myself, will be primarily interested in the affirmations. Bushnell infuses some passages with humor to keep the book from being preachy.