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Stop the Mean Girl Voice in Our Heads: How to Do Affirmations

February 11, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall

Stop the Mean Girl Voice in Our Heads: How to Do Affirmations

I may share a lot on social media, but I’ll be honest... there’s a big part of me I don’t share. But after talking to some close friends and family, I know I'm far from the only one who struggles with this. In fact, I'm pretty sure we all do on some level. I'm talking about the “mean girl” voice in my head. The one who comes out the most when I’m tired or stressed or anxious or … [Read more...]

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Multi-genre author. 📚BECOMING CHARLOTTE CORDAY, a YA historical fantasy coming 4/27/2027 from Apprentice House Press

On Threads, someone asked for “unhinged descriptio On Threads, someone asked for “unhinged descriptions” of our books, and I came up with this in just a minute and I realized this is probably how I should have been talking about “Becoming Charlotte Corday” all along. 🤣 Coming in April 2027!#HistoricalFantasy #DebutNovel #UnhingedBooks #WritingLife
Creativity isn’t linear and neither is my writing Creativity isn’t linear and neither is my writing or editing process. In this week’s video about what I’m working on, I talk juggling multiple creative projects and how I currently avoid shiny object syndrome to make progress with my novels. I always love chatting process, so if you want to talk through your own writing routine, reach out! #LizsWritingJourney #AmEditing #WritingLife #ShinyObjectSyndrome
This week I’m working on edits of my New Adult con This week I’m working on edits of my New Adult contemporary. In one hour today, I almost finished editing the first chapter. The editing process takes SO MUCH patience and feels like a totally different vibe than the drafting stage.When I’m drafting, I easily fall into a flow, and I can see my progress adding up as the word count climbs. I feel energized and excited as I wonder, oooh, what does my character want to do next? When I’m editing, I slow down. I read and reread sentences out loud. I ask myself: Is this really showing the reader what they need to know right now? The energy is more subdued and thoughtful. I love both “modes,” but it definitely feels like switching gears, and I always need to remind myself that while it doesn’t look like I’m making progress (my word count is just about the same as it was this morning), I am… one chapter, one sentence, one word at a time. But it’s also a reminder: thank goodness for the outside feedback from my writing partners. Without their insights, the editing process would take me SO much longer, because they catch things I don’t, simply because I’m too close to the text. So, if you’re looking for a writing partner? Don’t forget I offer writing and editing services for authors, no matter what stage you’re at in the process!#WritingLife #EditingTips #NewAdultBooks #EmbraceTheProcess
There is so much I can say about “what I was up to There is so much I can say about “what I was up to” in September, because I worked on a LOT of creative projects, but the only thing I want to shout from the rooftop is…I TURNED IN MY FINAL DRAFT OF MY YOUNG ADULT HISTORICAL FANTASY TO MY PUBLISHER.Hitting send on a novel that felt like it’s lived inside me for the last 20 years? I was a ball of emotions. This book is nearly ready for the world. ❤️ Advance reader copies will be available in December!I know, deep down, exactly how my 10-year-old self feels about this… she’s so freaking proud. We never gave up.#WritingDreams #CreativeGoals #HistoricalFantasy #AmPublishing
A big part of my writing journey has been learning A big part of my writing journey has been learning new approaches to “creative writing time,” no matter how busy life is.In my latest installment of “What It Feels Like to Publish a Book 20 Years in the Making,” I share how I learned to write in the pockets of life (even with a full-time job AND starting a freelance career... and then I had kids). Read the full post on Substack! Link in my story/bio. #WritingTips #AmWriting #ProductivityHabits #WritingABook
I hit 50K in my messy first draft of Book 2 (the s I hit 50K in my messy first draft of Book 2 (the sequel to Becoming Charlotte Corday) today!I don’t know why this is always my milestone I celebrate (why not 40K? 30K? 20K? Every 10K?) But maybe it’s because I can see “the end” in sight now for the draft, and that feels GLORIOUS.#HistoricalFantasy #WritingProgress #MessyFirstDraft #CelebrateCreativity
I do not control my characters. They have their ow I do not control my characters. They have their own plans. I just need to show up to the page. #WritingLife #MainCharacter #AuthorsOfInsta #bookstagram
Welcome to my writing desk and what creative proje Welcome to my writing desk and what creative projects I’m working on… I even give you a sneak peek at editorial notes and what my crazy calendar looks like. #AuthorsOfInsta #WritersDesk #LizsWritingJourney #WorksInProgress
I’ve decided… I’m a creature of the night 💖 #Auth I’ve decided… I’m a creature of the night 💖#AuthorsOfInsta #NighttimeWriting #Journaling #Creativity
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