Too often we fail to acknowledge our own accomplishments. In the process, we lose sight of how much we have done or how far we have come.
Recently I decided to write a post that listed some facts about my writing career. I found it an interesting exercise. It did, indeed, offer me a chance to look back over my accomplishments and to acknowledge them.
My colleague and friend Frances Caballo mentioned that this type of exercise might be a good one for everyone to do—for the reason mentioned above. I agree! Take the time to pat yourself on the back for the progress you’ve made toward your goals.
Nonfiction Writing Prompt #42: Acknowledge Your Accomplishments
Make a list of all your writing related accomplishments. Or, as I did in this post, just list facts about your writing career. Include everything you can think of from the time you were quite young until the present day.
When you run out of items to add to the list, go back through the list and highlight your accomplishments—big and small.
If you previously had any trouble completing Nonfiction Writing Prompt #42, which asked you to write your author bio, try this prompt first. This exercise serves as a brainstorming session, and you then can use the information you gather to write your author bio.
You also can use the information garnered in this nonfiction writing prompt to find your “signature stories.” These are the primary stories you share when asked by journalists about your writing journey.
When you are done with your list, pat yourself on the back for a job well done (not for creating the list but for achieving so much). Better yet, celebrate your achievements in some big way.
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