IWSG September - Are We There Yet?

 This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for September 2021.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 

Rebecca Douglass, 

T. Powell Coltrin @Journaling Woman, 

Natalie Aguirre, 

Karen Lynn, and C. Lee McKenzie!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

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Random fact... When searching for the September question to build this post, I noticed that IWSG also stands for Integrated Waste Solutions Group. I guess that means we either polish up our manuscripts, or they get flushed. LOL

September question: How do you define success as a writer? Is it holding your book in your hand? Having a short story published? Making a certain amount of income from your writing?

Holding the very first paperback copy of my debut novel was a high point in my life, right up there with holding my first child. The arrival of subsequent novels was exciting, too--more so than I thought it would be. I saw them all as measures of success and items that gave me a great sense of accomplishment. 

Getting good reviews is also something I view as a measure of success. I really sweated that when I published my debut. I suppose I will with every book I turn loose into the world, at least somewhat.

Now I've reached the place in my writing career where I want to grow it into a reliable source of income. Not my sole source, but a source big enough that I might retire early. Life keeps throwing obstacles in my way, but I'm determined to get back to writing regularly as soon as I possibly can.

Thanks for visiting.

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IWSG is the brainchild of Alex J. Cavanaugh. It's a monthly bloghop that offers a safe haven for writers to express their feelings and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. It's also a venue for offering  support, both in the form of comments and positive posts. Writers of all kinds are welcome. 

We 'meet' the first Wednesday of every month. If you're interested in learning more, click on the link above. And don't be intimidated by the size of the group. We're not expected to visit everyone on the list. 

IWSG August - Being Crafty

 This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for August 2021.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 
 PK Hrezo, Cathrina Constantine, 

PJ Colando, Kim Lajevardi, 

and Sandra Cox!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

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August question - What is your favorite writing craft book? Think of a book that every time you read it you learn something or you are inspired to write or try the new technique. And why?

I'm gonna be a real rebel this month. 

IWSG July 2021 - Write On

 This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for July.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 
Pat Garcia, 

Victoria Marie Lees, 

Chemist Ken,

and Louise – Fundy Blue!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

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Hope you all had a fun, safe Independence Day.

I did. :)

July's question is: What would make you quit writing?

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IWSG June - Shelf Life

 This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for June 2021.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 
 J Lenni Dorner, Sarah Foster, 

Natalie Aguirre, Lee Lowery, 

and Rachna Chhabria!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

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June 2nd question - For how long do you shelve your first draft, before reading it and re-drafting? Is this dependent on your writing experience and the number of stories/books under your belt?

IWSG May - Blogger behaving badly

  This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for May 2021.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 
Erika Beebe, PJ Colando, 

Tonja Drecker, Sadira Stone, 

and Cathrina Constantine!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

I owe you all an apology. 

IWSG April 2021 - Risky Business

 This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for April.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 
 PK Hrezo, Pat Garcia,

SE White, Lisa Buie Collard, 

and Diane Burton!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

My insecurity for this month is that my office is not unpacked yet. I love my new house, but I miss writing.

IWSG - February 2021

 This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for February.

Alex's awesome co-hosts this month are: 
Louise - Fundy Blue , 

Jennifer Lane, 

Mary Aalgaard, 

Patsy Collins at Womagwriter, 

and Nancy Gideon!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you. 

February 3rd question: Blogging is often more than sharing stories. It's often the start of special friendships and relationships. Have you made any friends through the blogosphere?

Heck yeah! Although one of my longest-running friendships came first, before the blogging. I met Carrie Butler on a writer's site when I was looking for a CP. Being a marketing major, she drop-kicked me into nudged me to start blogging right before one of Rachael Harrie's Platform-Building campaigns. That grew my following fast.