This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for September.
It's the 4th anniversary of IWSG!
Alex's awesome co-hosts this month
are:
Dolorah at Book Lover
Please stop by their blogs and say thank you.
And be sure to check the IWSG website.
There's a big announcement today!
I'm sure you've heard the saying If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. (It was grumbled, sermonized, and snapped at me more times in my youth than I care to remember.) That's a good rule of thumb for relating to others, but it could also benefit us writers when we talk to ourselves.
Next time you find yourself having some negative, insecure, self-deprecating thought, instead of berating yourself, stop and find something nice to say instead.
"My writing is crap. No one will ever want to read this." could become "My writing has improved a lot. If I keep learning, I'll create something I can really be proud of."
"Between family and work and laundry, I can barely find any time to write. I should just give up." might morph into "Look at how much I've accomplished, even with such limited writing time. Success doesn't exist on only one timetable."
What disparaging thoughts can you think of and turn on their heads?
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.
I'm hosting a giveaway this month to celebrate the release of Precious Atonement! I would have done it sooner, but getting three kids back to school and hand-making some of the prizes slowed me down.
Better late than never, right? :P
As a bonus, the Kindle and Nook versions of both my books are on sale for 99c!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thanks for visiting. :)