Most of us need a little extra writing motivation now and again. If you know my blog well, you know that I’m a big believer in positive affirmations—including writing affirmations! So here are twelve affirmations about writer’s block, creativity, and writing success, for any time you need a little extra encouragement.
I guess as a writer, it’s not surprising that I believe in the power of words. I think it especially helps to speak them out loud.
You don’t even have to completely believe an affirmation. Part of your brain will accept it as a fact. And then, if it doesn’t match your reality, that will create cognitive dissonance. Your brain will find all kinds of sneaky ways to make it true.
In addition to saying affirmations out loud, you can print them out or copy them and put them in places where you’re likely to see them — on the bathroom mirror, the fridge, in a journal or planner, or on Pinterest, if you have a quote board like I do.
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If you have a favorite, or if there’s another quote about writing or creativity that you love, let me know in the comments!
And if you want more positivity, check out my guided journal, The Book of Dreams Come True. It contains all kinds of creative exercises to help you feel inspired again, set goals, and manifest them in your life.
Thanks so much for reading, and happy writing!
This is wonderful, especially if you are feeling a little down about what you are writing. Thanks for sharing these!
Oh, so glad you like them! They were fun to make 🙂
love these!
Aw thanks!
Ahhh, I love these! I hope people’s brains sneakily start believing these about themselves! Thanks for the encouragement. 🙂
Ohh, thank you so much!
When I started Wandering Soul’s first draft, I wrote an affirmation and put it on my bulletin board above my writing desk. It simply says “You are ready.” Taking a deep breath and reminding me of that is extremely helpful 🙂
Oh, that is great.
I love these affirmations for writers.
I’m so glad! I may make some more 🙂
Reblogged this on The Writing Chimp.
Lovely 🙂
Thank you! Thanks for reblogging — that’s like the ultimate compliment 🙂
Welcome 🙂
Hey, Bryn. Just met you today on The Write Practice where you guest blogged. I’m enjoying visiting your site. Love these affirmations.
The one above about solutions brought to mind a piece I wrote for a friend who had three big-time interviews in three weeks in three different states — in the middle of a semester teaching writing full-time. Needless to say the piece was titled, “BREATHE”.
Here’s a snippet related to your “solutions” quote:
“I easily reflect on questions or problems presented before me, letting my inner wisdom swirl around the words and carry forward my ideas with ease. I welcome any opportunity that may arise to overcome a “bump in the road”, any moments of unease. I readily regain my footing. My imperfections provide value as well.”
I’m enjoying the fact that my fourteen-year-old son is writing a quote of the day on a whiteboard on his desk … very inspiring (the quotes he’s choosing and HIM!)