Comments on: How to Escape Imposter Syndrome in Your Writing Life

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:34:29 +0000

Accept that it may always be on your shoulder, but do the thing anyway.

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:27:14 +0000

In reply to Lisa Norman. Keep holding onto your why and your joy. You've got this, Lisa.

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 02:46:14 +0000

Thank you for this, Lynette! I definitely struggle with imposter syndrome. The advice to hold onto my why has been one of the guiding points that keeps me going when my feeling brain tries to overwhelm me. Bringing joy into my life is also a huge part of continuing to press on.

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:10 +0000

In reply to Serena. Serena, Interesting approach. Results thinking can be effective, as long as you don't judge or compare your results. And yes, being in the middle is agonizing. My heart goes out to anyone stuck there.

By: Serena

Serena — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:37:03 +0000

Thank you for sharing this article. To fight against the I.S., for me, I think the core is to find self-consistency, be it good results or bad results. But the paradox is that the only way for me to accept who I am, most of the time, is the "dead" results I get or the "successful" destination I reach. this "result-directing" thinking mode is popular in schools or companies...Being in the middle is agonizing...

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:01:00 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Thank you, Kathleen. I appreciate your kind words.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:36:13 +0000

Great article, Lynette! I loved your solutions, too. They will help with many of the self-doubts that most writers struggle with. Thank you for a thoughtful and caring post.

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:27:22 +0000

In reply to Diana Stout. Great mantra, Diana! Thanks for sharing.

By: Diana Stout

Diana Stout — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:28:56 +0000

We writers become our own worst enemies when we compare ourselves to others--especially those who have more success. A terrific, in-depth essay on a syndrome that can do great harm. If we let it.

My mantra has become: Don't compare. It's not a contest. Just write. Do what works for you.

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:15:30 +0000

In reply to Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt. Yes, Alicia, recognizing that you are a professional writer is essential. I'm so glad you found this a successful way to defeat I.S., but for some, it's easier said than done. I love your comparison to a plumber. Thanks for sharing.