Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon where individuals doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as frauds despite evidence of their competence. If you're struggling with imposter syndrome, here are a few suggestions:
Acknowledge Your Achievements: Take time to reflect on your accomplishments and recognize your skills and strengths. Make a list of your achievements to remind yourself of your capabilities.
Talk About It: Share your feelings with trusted friends, family, or colleagues. Sometimes, discussing your thoughts and concerns with others can provide a different perspective and support.
Set Realistic Goals: Break down your goals into smaller, more achievable tasks. Celebrate your successes along the way, and remember that it's okay not to be perfect.
Seek Feedback: Ask for constructive feedback from colleagues or mentors. Positive feedback can help reinforce your confidence and provide evidence of your competence.
Challenge Negative Thoughts: When negative thoughts arise, challenge them by questioning their validity. Are they based on facts or assumptions? Try to reframe negative thoughts into more positive and realistic ones.
Remember Everyone Makes Mistakes: Understand that making mistakes is a part of the learning process. No one is perfect, and everyone faces challenges. Learn from your experiences and use them to grow.
Learn to Accept Compliments: When someone acknowledges your achievements or praises your work, accept the compliment graciously. Don't dismiss it or attribute your success solely to luck.
Educate Yourself: Learn more about imposter syndrome and recognize that it is a common experience. Understanding that others share similar feelings can help normalize your own struggles.
Raise your hand if you deal with imposter syndrome ?
Right now, mine is telling me . . .
“You’re not an authority on this topic.”
“Your writing isn’t quality enough.”
“You don’t have enough experience.”
“No one even wants this book.”
“You’re wasting your time and money.”
It’s a tough voice to drown out, and it’s getting louder the closer I come to completing a beta-worthy draft.
But imposter syndrome isn’t real. I have NEVER heard those words come out of any person’s mouth in relation to my mermaiding book.
It’s all inside my head.
So, here’s what I say right back . . .
“I don’t need to know everything to know the information I’m giving is good.”
“My writing is clear and entertaining, and people will enjoy my style.”
“I included professional mers in the process to ensure a variety of experiences are represented.”
“People will absolutely want this book.”
“My time and money are well spent if I can help even one person fall in love with mermaiding.”
Mermaiding helped me reconnect with the water.
Mermaiding inspired anew my creative writing.
Mermaiding can be an avenue for people to find themselves and what makes them happy.
I’m just trying to help them have the best time possible at it.
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In my spare time, I’m a devoted cat mom. When I do manage to kick them off the desk, you can find me writing and submitting fiction of my own or keeping up with my other day job of content writing and blogging. Outside the house, I’m an avid scuba diver who dreams of running away to the island life sooner rather than later.
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DM me or email me (Jeanette@JeanettetheWriter.com) to get started with your editing journey today.Hey, writers! Are you looking to take the words you've written and turn them into the words you've always wanted to write? That's where editing comes in. Maybe you: Struggled with voice, tense, flow, word choice, or grammar as you wrote Finished writing a manuscript and are now ready to self-edit Already have been editing but feel stuck on the endless hamster wheel of revisions I'm here to help with my professional editing and self-editing instruction. When we work together, you will learn from the editing process, and not be frustrated by it. Readers will: Be dazzled by your dialogue Care about your characters Pace through your pages ...all as they race to read your amazing prose. Ultimately, your stories will be stronger, smoother, and ready for publishing or submitting. In my spare time, I’m a devoted cat mom. When I do manage to kick them off the desk, you can find me writing and submitting fiction of my own or keeping up with my other day job of content writing and blogging. Outside the house, I’m an avid scuba diver who dreams of running away to the island life sooner rather than later. You don’t just need editing. You need #Jeanettediting to add the oomph! DM me or email me (Jeanette@JeanettetheWriter.com) to get started with your editing journey today.
My passion is making your words shine through copyediting. The innate teacher in me sprinkles in a side of instruction and feedback so you can learn from the changes and suggestions in your manuscript. I’ve been fortunate enough as an editor to work on a wide array of projects, from nonfiction workbooks to memoirs to fantasy novellas. I am a copyeditor through and through. This service includes checks for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, conciseness, light fact-checking, and more. In addition to long-form work, I have edited shorter blogs and marketing content to enhance and ensure consistency of brand voice and position clients as industry thought leaders.My passion is making your words shine through copyediting. The innate teacher in me sprinkles in a side of instruction and feedback so you can learn from the changes and suggestions in your manuscript. I’ve been fortunate enough as an editor to work on a wide array of projects, from nonfiction workbooks to memoirs to fantasy novellas. I am a copyeditor through and through. This service includes checks for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, conciseness, light fact-checking, and more. In addition to long-form work, I have edited shorter blogs and marketing content to enhance and ensure consistency of brand voice and position clients as industry thought leaders.
As a professional content writer, I assist in the creation of marketing assets such as blogs, print articles, whitepapers, and case studies. The companies I’ve worked with span a comprehensive set of industries, from healthcare (NEMO Health, Orthofeet, Incredible Health) to scuba diving (Aqualung) to professional training (Dale Carnegie). My content writing (and occasional copywriting) adheres closely to necessary brand style and voice. Whether it’s one whitepaper or a whole blog series, I am always available for content writing needs.As a professional content writer, I assist in the creation of marketing assets such as blogs, print articles, whitepapers, and case studies. The companies I’ve worked with span a comprehensive set of industries, from healthcare (NEMO Health, Orthofeet, Incredible Health) to scuba diving (Aqualung) to professional training (Dale Carnegie). My content writing (and occasional copywriting) adheres closely to necessary brand style and voice. Whether it’s one whitepaper or a whole blog series, I am always available for content writing needs.
Skills:Marketing · Web Content Writing · Creative WritingSkills:Marketing · Web Content Writing · Creative Writing
Freelance CopyeditorFreelance Copyeditor
Greenleaf Book Group · FreelanceGreenleaf Book Group · FreelanceJan 2022 - Present · 2 yrs 1 moJan 2022 - Present · 2 yrs 1 moRemote · RemoteRemote · Remote
I work closely with Greenleaf's staff and authors to ensure timely and thorough copyediting of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. My editing fully adheres to the Chicago Manual of Style and Greenleaf's internal style guide. I have had the pleasure of working on over 15 manuscripts now published and earning their authors rave reviews.I work closely with Greenleaf's staff and authors to ensure timely and thorough copyediting of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. My editing fully adheres to the Chicago Manual of Style and Greenleaf's internal style guide. I have had the pleasure of working on over 15 manuscripts now published and earning their authors rave reviews.
Skills:Project Management · Time Management · Interpersonal Skills · Copyediting · Microsoft WordSkills:Project Management · Time Management · Interpersonal Skills · Copyediting · Microsoft Word
Working with the Marketing and Executive teams, I help Dale Carnegie craft content assets such as blogs and whitepapers. I work closely with thought leaders to make content original and persuasive. My editor’s eye has also been utilized to proofread website assets to ensure professionalism of voice and appearance.Working with the Marketing and Executive teams, I help Dale Carnegie craft content assets such as blogs and whitepapers. I work closely with thought leaders to make content original and persuasive. My editor’s eye has also been utilized to proofread website assets to ensure professionalism of voice and appearance.
In my work with GutCheck, I am able to repurpose their podcast interviews into summary-style blogs to entice readers to listen to the full episode.In my work with GutCheck, I am able to repurpose their podcast interviews into summary-style blogs to entice readers to listen to the full episode.
As a Dallas freelance writer, I’m so glad AptAmigo chose me to write their Dallas-based content. I write and edit blogs for AptAmigo to help increase site visitors by providing value and strong CTAs to potential customers. I work closely with the Blog Manager to ensure timeliness of articles. Working within their detailed briefs, I am able to craft content that is fresh and original while achieving desired SEO.As a Dallas freelance writer, I’m so glad AptAmigo chose me to write their Dallas-based content. I write and edit blogs for AptAmigo to help increase site visitors by providing value and strong CTAs to potential customers. I work closely with the Blog Manager to ensure timeliness of articles. Working within their detailed briefs, I am able to craft content that is fresh and original while achieving desired SEO.
