Has everyone heard of impostor syndrome?

It’s that feeling we’ve all experienced where, despite our accomplishments, we’re unable to feel like we’ve earned our spot. Like we’re a creative imposter and someone is going to find out we don’t belong.

I don’t know any creative person who has never internalized this feeling.

But the truth is: we’ve all earned our spots, because the only opinion that matters is yours. So shake off those insecurities and learn to be the boss of your creative life.

Remember…

• You are your harshest critic. Don’t beat yourself up. Treat yourself like you’d treat any other critique partner.
• If you don’t respect your writing time, no one else will. Make those quiet moments count.
• You decide what your idea of success is. Don’t let anyone tell you who you should be.
• If you want to write for you, that’s okay. Getting published doesn’t define a writer. 
• Give…