give yourself permission to say, “i am a writer.” there is no magic moment. if you write, then stand in front of a mirror and say, (as many times as it takes for you to believe yourself) “i am a writer.” if you write, because you love it. if you write from your heart and read it out loud to roll the words over your tongue and hear their rhythm … then re-write it. and re-write it again. you. are. a. writer. 