This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for August.
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.
Please stop by their blogs and show your support.
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.
I am incredibly honored that Alex asked me to co-host this month.
His other co-hosts for August are:
M. Pax and Karen Walker
His other co-hosts for August are:
M. Pax and Karen Walker
Please stop by their blogs and show your support.
Since I'm going to be busy, trying (and failing :P) to keep up with our fearless ninja leader today, I decided to post something simple and encouraging. I'm passing on a quote a wise woman once told me.
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Thanks for stopping by.
Write on.
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You'll make a wonderful co-host!! Love the quote...how true!
ReplyDeleteI love the quote, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI echo Elizabeth, you'll be fab! See you around the blogosphere today :)
ReplyDeleteI love that quote! It makes me feel better about my insecurities. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAlex is a wise man. If he picked you, it's because he knows you can do it. Have fun!
Happy to have you as a co-host! Don't worry, I can't visit everyone either.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very true quote.
I'd never heard this quote before but I like it:)
ReplyDeleteGreat quote, Melissa! Thank you for cohosting! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely quote and I love that picture with the Ninjas. I want to steal it.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to meet you Melissa and thank you so much for co-hosting this month. That is a great quote, I have not seen it either.
ReplyDeleteDoreenmcgettigan.com
Great job as a co-host! Wonderful to meet you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping Alex out. Having done that, I know it's a really fun and busy task!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great co-host, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteBased on your post title, I thought this month's insecurity was going to be about co-hosting. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quote. Is it possible to care too much?
What a great quote and thank you so much for co-hosting this month!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I haven't connected with you before but I'm happy to have connected now- you've got a new follower and blogging buddy.
Hi, co-host! Writers feel things very deeply, doubt included. Sharing the story of our emotional journey is our power, I think. It does lead to great things. Happy IWSG day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful quote! Thanks for sharing it and for co-hosting IWSG this month=)
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent quote!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Melissa!!! I'm all teary eyes over here. Seriously. Thanks for the shout out. I'm feeling the love!
ReplyDeletep.s. I pinned this. Hope that's okay. :)
DeleteYou can do it! Well, not keep up with Alex, because that's impossible (he's like 20 people, I'm convinced...), but you CAN do a fantastic job as co-host. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the quote!
I've never heard that before, thank you, I really liked it.
ReplyDeleteAww! I absolutely love that quote! So fitting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting today!
Aww, I love that quote. Never read that one before, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with co-hosting!
Great quote! Thanks for co-hosting! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good quote. Good way to calm the minds of all worriers and perfectionists aka much of the writing world!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote. Thank you for sharing it because I sure needed to hear it!
ReplyDeleteWhen I read that quote it sounded like Yoda in my head, the words only slightly out of order. "You doubt because you care. Only great things can that lead to."
ReplyDelete- James
I like the quote. Thanks for sharing and for co-hosting this month. =)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good quote. One that should go on the wall. Thanks for co-hosting.
ReplyDeleteI must care a lot then!
ReplyDeleteBtw, no one can keep up with the Ninja Captain. Accept it. *BG*
Short, sweet and too the point. A post I can really like. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment Melissa. I, don't even try to keep up with the Captain! I just admire him...
ReplyDeleteOh and, CONGRATULATIONS!!! On your publishing!
ReplyDeleteLove the quote. Thanks for co-hosting!
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Meredith’s Musings
Awww, what a sweet quote! You're going to be a fantastic co-host.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd love to know where you got the mini-Alex icons! They'd be perfect for my next IWSG post. :)
Short, sweet, informative, and meaningful. Just the way I like 'em.
ReplyDeleteAre you exhausted? This blog world is a big place. I don't see how Alex does it without you and his other monthly helpers.
M.L. Swift, Writer
That is an awesomely fabulous quote! I love it. It reminds me of a similar one my mom always said to me as a child, "I yell because I care." I didn't believe her at the time, but I do now. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting and stopping by my blog. :)
Love that quote and so very true!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting this month :)
Thanks for co-hosting today. Great quote!
ReplyDeleteKim Lajevardi
(This Writer's Growing)
A great thing to say. I don't think anyone can keep up with Alex except for Alex.
ReplyDeleteHey,
ReplyDeleteBet *you're* feeling tired about now ;)
Well done !
Ha! I love the quote!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the co-hosting :)
Beautiful quote. I like. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou quote is awesome! Thanks for co-hosting this month!
ReplyDeleteOkay, that quote really touched me deeply. It's going on my computer so I can see it every day.
ReplyDeleteThat makes so much sense. I've been mired in self-doubt for a month or more, but this makes me realize that there is a reason for it - because I care, because I want what I write to be worthy, because I want those who read it to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the co-hosting gig!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is simple, yet profound.
Writer In Transit
Thank you for the quote, and for co-hosting!! This has been a ton of fun so far :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog and offering up the words of encouragement. They were very helpful and insightful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on co-hosting. Love the quote. Thanks, that is exactly what I needed to read.
ReplyDeleteWHAT an AWESOME quote! Thanks Melissa! And thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I just saw it today and, of course, I had an IWSG post all ready, but forgot to post it yesterday. *sigh* Thanks, also, for updating me on the cancellation of campaign 5, I'm so disappointed!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for dropping by and giving support :)
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteKathy@ Swagger Writers
Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Thanks for the quote. :D
ReplyDeleteAmazing simple words!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend!
Thanks for co-hosting!
ReplyDeleteNice quote! Thanks for helping out with IWSG! Enjoy your week-end :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, thanks for co-hosting this month.
ReplyDeleteLove the poster and words.
Oh, and we love your grammar rant-postings outside the IWSG blog hops!
Love the quote, it is so true.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, your words were encouraging. :)
There is great power in the best quotes. Loved this one. X
ReplyDeleteShah X
http://bit.ly/14AdKXQ
Simple but powerful
ReplyDeleteI love that quote! Thanks for sharing :)
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