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The Insecure Writer’s Group Wants to Speed Date Me

2019-07-03

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This is an Insecure Writer’s Support Group post. Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. The awesome co-hosts for the July 3 posting of the IWSG are Erika Beebe, Natalie Aguirre,Jennifer Lane, MJ Fifield, Lisa Buie-Collard, and Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor! July 3 question: What personal traits have you written into your character(s)? First of all, I like how the question assumes I’ve written personal traits into my characters. This is something I think we authors should…

Guest Post: In Which there are Dark Desires

2019-06-25

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Today we’re celebrating with a fellow Insecure Writer’s Support Group member Ronel the Mythmaker, on the release of her newest eBook, Dark Desires. In fact, the idea for the book started with a prompt from the IWSG, so it’s definitely something for all of us in the group to be excited about! In Ronel’s own words: In 2018, the IWSG held a writing competition for their annual anthology with the theme “Masquerade”. Instead of going for the obvious masquerade party (I…

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Plays Favorites

2019-06-05

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To bask in the care and support of your fellow authors (seriously, big digital hugs all around) you just head to The Insecure Writer’s Support Group and sign your blog up on their nifty form. Our co-hosts this month: Diane Burton, Kim Lajevardi,Sylvia Ney, Sarah Foster, Jennifer Hawes, and Madeline Mora-Summonte! Don’t forget to go wish them a happy IWSG day and thank them for hosting this month. June 5th question: Of all the genres you read & write, which is your favorite to write in and why? To…

The Insecure Writer’s Group has Got the Power

2019-05-01

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It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for our writing insecurities to pop their little heads out, just in time to get whacked back down into the depths of our subconscious by multiple author-hammers. GET BACK IN YOUR PLACE, INSECURITIES! Ahem. Anyway. The optional question for May 1: What was an early experience where you learned that language had power? The co-hosts for the month of May are Lee Lowery, Juneta Key, Yvonne Ventresca, and T. Powell Coltrin! Thanks to all…

Make a Wish: an IWSG Post

2019-04-03

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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is a judgment-free presence in your author life. Tell us about your doubts or fears, and how you have conquered them. Bring us in on your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who might be struggling. Visit and connect with your fellow writers. The group aims for a dozen visits each IWSG Wednesday. And make sure to return comments. This group is all about connection! The awesome co-hosts for the April…

The IWSG Wants Your Perspective

2019-03-06

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Spring! It’s so close I can almost taste the green in the air. Sure, it’s 41 degrees Fahrenheit and raining right now. Still. Warmth and sunshine are just around the corner and I CANNOT WAIT. My pale mushroom self is ready to finally leave the house and feel the heat. The awesome co-hosts for the March 6 posting of the IWSG are Fundy Blue, Beverly Stowe McClure, Erika Beebe, and Lisa Buie-Collard! March 6 question – Whose perspective do you like to write from best,…

The IWSG Loves Creativity

2019-02-06

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This is an Insecure Writer’s Support Group post. Come, writers of all neurotic types, and join us. Any and all are welcome and the support is unbeatable. Our Co-Hosts this month are Raimey Gallant (Hi!!), Natalie Aguirre, CV Grehan and Michelle Wallace. Don’t forget to go over and show them some loving support. The (optional) question for this February 6th: Besides writing, what other creative outlets do you have? Does the ability to raise three tiny destroyers without significant loss of life, limb, or property count…

Guest Post: Happy Book Birthday to The Winner’s Circle!

2019-02-01

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A very special welcome to another member of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group today! Her Baby-Boomer Chick Lit novel The Winner’s Circle is out today. Welcome to the blog, PJ Colando! PJ Colando was born and raised in the Midwest, yet unabashedly aspired for adventure elsewhere, following her parents’ model. She lives in southern California with her family, hobbies, and pets. PJ is the author of three novels in the acclaimed ‘FAITH, FAMILY, FRENZY!’ series and two books of memoir. Her short…

The Insecure Writer’s Group Asks the Real Questions

2019-01-02

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Happy Holidays/Solstice/Yule, blessed be, and Happy New Year! You all should be in a nice vacation-induced stupor by today. Perfect time to get some Insecure Writer’s group in. I hope 2019 has started off nice and gently for you and you’re enjoying your time, wherever you are! The Co-hosts this month are Patricia Lynne, Lisa Buie-Collard, Kim Lajevardi and Fundy Blue. Don’t forget to stop by and show them the love. And the question for January 2 – What are your favorite and least favorite…

The Insecure Writer’s Group Gets All Up In My Personal Space

2018-12-05

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This is an Insecure Writer’s Support Group post. The group is all about no judgment, secure support for every writer. We post once a month and reach out to each other for support, tips, ideas, encouragement, and occasional lists. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, every month. Come join! This month’s co-hosts are JH Moncrieff, Tonja Drecker, Patsy Collins, and Chrys Fey! They deserve a big, virtual thank you so don’t forget to stop by and say it. This month, IWSG wants to…