Good morning authors! Well, it’s back to the grind of the work week, some have been blessed to write full time, others are writing until their day comes to do the same! No matter which end of the spectrum you currently reside, I want to offer my top ten items for author self care as you write to make your publishing dreams come true:
Bbpco’s Top Ten for Author Self Care
1. Trust yourself and your instincts, if it feels right believe that this is what is what is right for you. This is your “story” no one else gets to make your rules.
2. “Say” exactly what you mean – don’t write to please the masses. See #1.
3. Write to please yourself – not the crowd! See #2. You will never be able to please all of them anyway!
4. Baby your “baby”. Be kind to yourself. Never ever speak badly about yourself or your progress. Didn’t write enough today? You can always write more later, or tomorrow, or next week, it’s up to you, no one else.
5. Never give up on your dream. Keep writing!
6. Never mind writer’s block! Write anything until you break through.
7. Don’t be afraid to say “not now”. Also…
8. Don’t be afraid to say “yes” or “no”. Set boundaries, though others may complain, they will need to understand that this is your life’s work.
9. Stay away from drama – unless it is part of your storyline!
10. Breathe!
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