From Edie: Every writer faces mindset battles. Today I explore 18 common attitudes that hold writers back—and how we find encouragement to overcome each one.
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18 Attitudes That Can Sabotage Your Writing Journey (and How to Overcome Them)
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Becoming a writer takes more than learning grammar, studying craft, and building a network. Those are important, but they’re not enough. The truth is, much of the writing journey is fought—and won—in the mind. Our attitudes can either propel us forward or hold us back.
Too often, writers stumble not because of a lack of talent or opportunity, but because of hidden mental battles: discouragement, comparison, impatience, perfectionism, and more. If we’re not careful, these attitudes creep in and quietly derail our progress.
Today I want to shine a light on some of the most common mindsets that sabotage writers. Think of them as roadblocks you can avoid—or warning signs that it’s time to realign your thinking with God’s truth. Recognizing them is the first step to replacing them with faith, perseverance, and joy in the writing journey.
