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How To Build Your Confidence As A Writer Without Actually Writing
Nourishing your internal mental pictures and self-talk
Start calling yourself a writer
A few years ago, I made up my mind that I was going to call myself a writer. At the time, I was a copywriter. I did content writing, some marketing strategy, sometimes some editing, but I wanted to be a writer, above all, in my own right.
When I met people and they asked me what I did, I didn’t say ‘freelance copywriter’. I confidently said ‘I’m a writer’.
I then explained I wrote for clients in a freelance capacity, and I wrote in a personal capacity here on Medium.
This was a couple of years ago, and since then, I have continued to move in that direction. I’ve still got a way to go, but I am improving year on year.
Starting today, tell everyone you are a writer.
Speak, act and think about yourself as the fabulous writer you are.
Read writing that inspires you
Forget writing for a while. Sharpening your craft is important, but if you’re not reading, you’re not immersed in words.
