Real Words

Last year I wrote an article with 25 mantras for writers. These are just short little sayings or affirmations that I believe writers can focus on to stay on track with their writing. Some of them are about being kind to yourself as a writer and others are about honoring your creative drive. The idea is that if you tell yourself that your writing is good and you deserve to write then you’re going to be a more driven and open writer.

These mantras gave gained a lot of attention around the web since the time that I wrote them. Most recently they were re-printed by Write4Kids.com. I’m excited about this because it means that my writing will be shared with people who have children and who write for children – a part of the world of writers that I don’t always get to interact with.

One of those writers who just came to my attention is Susan Heim. She was inspired by the post and decided to write her own set of mantras for parents. I encourage you to check them out as they are also inspiring and affirmative. She emphasizes the fact that it’s okay not to be a perfect parent and that the joy of parenting comes from continuing to try and from enjoying every moment that you can with your kids. Great stuff!

I’d also like to remind you that College in a Suitcase is still doing an elaboration on each of the twenty-five mantras in a series that expands on the thoughts in those mantras and applies them to the author of the blog. It’s also good stuff and worth checking out.

Thanks all for reading! I’d love to know if these mantras have done anything special for you or if you have some of your own to share with my readers!