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 [...]
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 [...]
Since I missed the last Top Ten Tuesday and the next one will be taken by the Author Toolbox blog hop, this TTT is going up now so you can pick it up any time you go by. It might even be on a Tuesday. The tag started on The Broke and The Bookish all the way [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It's the first Wednesday of the month and that means it's time for the monthly blood & ink sacrifice to the shade of William Shakespeare! #authorlife #amwriting Haha, wait. *Double checks calendar* No, it's Insecure Writer's Support Group day. Sorry. We sacrifice on Saturdays. The Insecure Writer's Support Group is all about being real with [...]
Containing an awkward author photo and Calvin & Hobbes.
And further surprise! I did not write a post for the question this month. I blame the start of school, the pace of my freelance writing (picking up), and who I am as a person. *insert shrug emoji* A special announcement was part of this month's blog hop. I won't make you click around to [...]
Another edition of the Insecure Writer's Support Group and the glory that is their steadfast support. If you're into things like that, their Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG The awesome co-hosts for the August 2 posting of the IWSG are Christine Rains, Dolarah @ Book Lover, Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor, Yvonne Ventresca, and LG [...]