10 Ways to Know You’ve Grown as a Writer

10.  You’re able to pop in and out of your characters’ heads without getting whiplash.

9.  You realize editing and revising are your “new normal.”

8.  Writing is your profession. Everything else is a hobby.

7.  There will always be naysayers. It’s not up to you to change them.

6.  Staying upbeat will take you farther than negativity.

5.  Blog/Social Media stats are important, but they’re not the be all, end all.

4.  You will make mistakes. The best thing to do is to admit them, own them, and move on.

3.  It’s okay to sometimes say “I’ll pass” and not feel guilty.

2.  Writing a book is back-breaking work. The finished product is the gravy.

1.  Success doesn’t come without paying your dues. Yep. It’s still true.

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What other ways have you grown as a writer?

What are some of the truths you’ve gleaned in your chosen profession?

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