Wednesday, February 6, 2013

IWSG


 
The Insecure Writer's Support Group (IWSG).
They meet the first Wednesday of every mont to encourage each other, share doubts and insecurities.
You can go here to encourage other participants.
 
 
"Hi my name is Jai and this is my first time.  It's been about five seconds since I was last insecure about my writing." 
 
This support group is such a wonderful idea.  Last month I struggled with my Nano monstrosity and yesterday decided to throw in the towel and begin on something new.
 
My thanks to Cherie Reich for commenting on my blog yesterday. I really appreciate your kind words.  They helped me feel better about putting the story to bed.
 
In February I look forward beginning a new story.  This time I'm going to try the plotster approach.  Eventually I will find what works best for me.
 
 


16 comments:

  1. Hi Jai,
    Welcome to the IWSG!
    Wow it is an awful feeling to have to start over again. I did just that a few months ago with my 2nd book and it has taken so long to get back in the groove.
    The best way for me to get inspired to come up with a new idea is to read, review and eat lots and lots of chocolate..

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    1. Lots and lots of chocolate. I like the way you think!

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  2. I had to give up an ms that was badly plotted too, and I know the pain. But putting it away doesn't mean it's gone forever. You may figure out how to fix it one day. Meanwhile, you gained a lot of experience from writing and revising it!
    Welcome to IWSG! :-)

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    1. I figure one day I will remember what I was actually thinking and can take the story from there. Maybe some day. ;)

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  3. Welcome to ISWG! Its a great place to be and receive support from some really awesome and talented people!

    And please turn off your Captcha / Word Verification. It makes it difficult for people to leave comments and Blogger catches 99 percent of all spam.

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    1. I will go find this Captch and make it go away. Thanks for the heads up.

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  4. Welcome to IWSG. It can be so hard making that decision to set something aside, but once you get into the swing of your new piece I'm sure you'll be glad you did it. Good luck!

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    1. Thank you. I'm sure you'll hear all about it next month.

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  5. Welcome to IWSG. (Is anyone else always worried they will put the letters in the wrong order or is that just me?) Good luck on your writing and finding what works best. It's different for all of us, but that makes it fun.

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    1. Yes - I struggle with getting the letters in the correct order. I thought it was just my brain. Glad to know I'm not alone.

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  6. Hi Jai. I'm visiting from IWSG.
    Lots of writers, even published authors, have shelved stories, so you are in great company! LOL
    Welcome to the group!

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    1. Hi back. This is an awesome group of people and I am so lucky to have found them.

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  7. Super funny opener. Made me for real LOL. And yes, you will find what works.

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  8. Sometimes we have to put aside a project and start something new. It goes along with the nature of the writing career beast! Welcome to the IWSG:)

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    1. Thanks for the welcome!! Writing career beast. I like that.

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