Writing Process

The IWSG and Making Friends

2021-02-03
SE White
Blogging, Insecure Writer's Support Group Post, My Books, Writing Process

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s Insecure Writer’s Support Day! Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit around the group and connect with your fellow writers – aim for a dozen new people each time – and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Also check out the handles @TheIWSG and #IWSG on your social media. The co-hosts keeping us on track today are Louise – Fundy Blue , Jennifer Lane, Mary Aalgaard, Patsy…

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When I Said I Wanted Critique: Feel That Author Pain

2021-01-20
SE White
Author Toolbox Blog Hop Post, Critique, Goals and Hopes, My Books, Recommendations, Silliness, Writing Process

The stages of accepting constructive criticism, as told through gifs. We all can agree that beta reading is crucial to the success of a story. Having other eyeballs touch your story, pre-publication, is one of the necessary steps a book goes through. Whether it’s a kind friend who volunteers, a writing group, or a professional editor — the link goes to a good post by author D.E. Haggerty on why she uses editors vs. beta readers — you will be…

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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group And Writing Slumps

2020-12-02
SE White
Blogging, Critique, Goals and Hopes, Holiday Wishes, Insecure Writer's Support Group Post, Plotters vs. Pantsers, Writing Process

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is the online place to discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writers – aim for a dozen new people each time – and return comments. Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. To join the group yourself, click here and get ready to sink into a warm, comforting bath of support. The awesome co-hosts for…

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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Wants to Know My Purpose

2020-11-04
SE White
Blogging, Goals and Hopes, Insecure Writer's Support Group Post, My Books, Romance Tropes, Writing Process

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group meets monthly, online, to support you: a writer. You can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Sign up by clicking here. This month we owe our co-hosting thanks to Jemi Fraser, Kim Lajevardi, L.G Keltner, Tyrean Martinson, and Rachna Chhabria! Don’t hesitate to stop by and tell them what a great job they’re…

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Where to Submit Short Stories for Your Author Toolbox

2020-10-21
SE White
Author Toolbox Blog Hop Post, Goals and Hopes, Plotters vs. Pantsers, Short Stories, Writing Process

This is the final Author Toolbox post for 2020 because we take November and December off (HOLIDAYS!). But don’t worry, you haven’t missed us. You can always sign up on Raimey Gallant’s website and catch us when we start posting again in January, 2021. For the last Author Toolbox post of 2020 I’d like to share with you three years of my experience in submitting. I love writing short stories. I also love submitting them to magazines, anthologies, and websites…

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