The words you use to describe yourself matter. Saying “I’m trying to write” feels very different from saying, “I’m a writer.”

In this episode, I dive into why claiming your writer identity changes how you show up for your work, and for yourself. I’ll share the moment I finally said the words “I’m a writer,” how finishing my cozy mystery series helped solidify that belief, and why identity builds resilience through doubt, distractions, and breaks.

You’ll also hear encouragement if you feel like calling yourself a writer would be fake because you haven’t finished anything yet. (Spoiler: being a writer isn’t about what you’ve already produced—it’s about what you’re committed to.)

Ready to start calling yourself a writer and acting like one? Let’s build that identity together. Book a free consultation at calendly.com/joseesmith/book.