Oh happy day! The day when you can set down that insecurity for a while and bask in the feeling of gently being propped up by your fellow authors. If you're not part of this group, what are you waiting for? Any and all kinds of authors are welcome. The trolls are absent. The support [...]
But the little bastards won't play along
This is an Insecure Writer's Support Group post. The IWSG is all about support, encouragement and connection with other writers as we dodge the rejection bullets together. If you're thinking this sounds like a band of brothers you would like to join, come on over and sign up for the group here. Don't forget to hop [...]
We function best with darkened spaces. Like a desk, or a writing cave. 2. We're characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. When we can get away with it. 3. Highly developed sense of hearing means we pick up on and use the conversations we hear around us all the [...]
Yes, there is BookBub.com. It's right up there with the ginormous Goodreads as a top spot for recommendations and book lists. Pretty much every post or anecdote I've heard about BookBub emphasizes how amazing it is when it comes to promotion. I believe those posts, and I'm happy for those authors but . . . BookBub will promote [...]
This is an Insecure Writer's Support Group post. Since I'm currently querying and fielding nothing but rejections, I'd like to share the pain. Odds are good that some of you are in the trenches with me. The optional August question is: What pitfalls would you warn other writers to avoid on their publication journey? Querying. Avoid [...]
This is an Insecure Writer's Support Group post. To join the group yourself, head over to their website and don't forget to throw a ninja salute at our captain, Alex J Cavanaugh. The co-hosts for this month's posts are Beverly Stowe McClure, Tyrean Martinson, Tonja Drecker and Ellen the Cynical Sailor, stop by and check out their posts as you're hopping today! The [...]
Grit For this post we want the grit that means courage and resolve, or strength of character. The definition that is synonymous with bravery, pluck, mettle, backbone, strength of will, steel, nerve, fortitude, toughness, determination, and tenacity. All of that sounds . . . well, amazing. MUCH better than refreshing your inbox for the sixth [...]
I accept the concept of a muse wholeheartedly. However old-fashioned it might be, it's a theory I like. My muse, however, does not resemble a lovely Greek statue. My muse is more like a kaleidoscope of butterflies, constantly circling my head. Only these delicate beauties carry ten pound cannonballs, which they like to release on [...]
This is an Insecure Writer's Support Group post. Once a month, authors from all over come together and post in a hop where it's safe to admit that this writing job has its bad days. There will be listicles, support, and digital shoulders to lean on. To sign up for the hop yourself go here. And [...]