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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Freelance Writer
Tips for recognizing your writing talents when you feel self-doubt kicking in.
5 min readJun 24, 2021
Can I really charge this much? Am I even worth this amount?
Who am I to write about a topic like this?
Others are far more qualified. People will see right through me.
Whether you’ve been freelance writing for a while or just getting started, these thoughts have probably crossed your mind.
You’re experiencing imposter syndrome.
If you’re a writer with self-doubt holding you back, this article is for you.
What’s inside.
What is Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter syndrome happens when you think you’re not knowledgeable or talented enough in your domain of expertise. You attribute your progress to dumb luck. You might even think you fooled people into believing you are better than you actually are.
The key word here is “think” — your thoughts are not always reality.
