Wednesday 2nd April means it's time for April's Insecure Writer's Support Group!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers 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!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. 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 writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG
This month, I'm one of the IWSG co-hosts for the April 2 posting, along with Hart Johnson, Chemist Ken, Candilynn Fite, Terri Rochenski, Lilica Blake and of course Ninja Captain Alex!
Make sure you head on over to each of the co-hosts' blogs and show them some love!
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I thought long and hard about my insecurity for April, and I'm happy to say, I just haven't got one ... I'm in a good place with my writing right now.
I've managed to find a good balance between work and writing, which has allowed me to finish the first draft of my NA urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance The Order of the Ancile: Book One (I totes need an actual title!)
I'm now headed to revisions land, but I'm not as daunted by the prospect as I have been with previous projects.
The encouragement I got on my January IWSG post is still motivating me, along with the support of my hubby and beta readers. :)
So instead, I want to offer support and encouragement to those who are struggling this month, and I'll be trying to visit as many new blogs as possible.
If you've got something on your mind, please feel free to leave a comment or point me in the direction of your blog, and I'll come pay a visit, and bring some words of encouragement.
I'll end this post with inspirational, motivational graphics.
Good luck to everyone in their writing endeavors this month! ^_^
Hi Clare.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those lovely motivational quotes.
And thank you for co-hosting the IWSG this month!
Writer In Transit
Thanks for dropping by, Michelle! Glad you liked the quotes. :D
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear you're insecurity free.
ReplyDeleteI feel very motivated now! I actually think Book One is a great title - I might use that myself one day for a standalone book (because I don't write series) and watch everyone get really confused :-)
ReplyDeleteI love quotes! And it's wonderful for a change to hear that someone is having a good month. Keep it Upl.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the motivational quotes. Really need it today!
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to leave here feeling as though I've contracted a virus, but a positivity inducing one rather than mucus. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear of your present state, may it remain. X
shahwharton.com
What a great place to be, Clare! That sounds great! Keep inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting today!
Heather M. Gardner
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Stormy's Sidekick
Blogging from A to Z April Challenge Co-Host
Glad you're in a good place. I've been writing long enough now to gain some confidence, too. It'll never be insecurity-free, but it's a nice place to be.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting. :)
IWSG #243, until Alex culls the list again.
Great quote by Tolkien. Although some of us might wonder if we're lost...
ReplyDeleteFinding balance is so important. Enjoy the groove, Clare.
And thanks for co-hosting today.
Awesome, I'm glad you're in a good place with your writing! I love the quotes - I definitely need them this week!
ReplyDeleteHi Clare! It's nice to meet a fellow romance writer! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the quotes! Thanks for sharing! :)
Hey fellow co-host Clare! You beat me to the punch. :) This is a great post and I like the inspirational images you put up. I may even save one or two for myself when I need a little extra 'push'. Thanks again for visiting my blog this morning; no doubt we'll 'meet' again. Have a great day. Lily-Eva
ReplyDeleteHi Clare. It's a great feeling when you find a good balance between work and writing. Thanks for sharing the quotes, and thanks for co-hosting IWSG.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting along with me, and thanks too for those quotes!!! Always a great boost this time of the month. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're in a good place in your writing. Finding a good balance is not always easy. Thanks for co-hosting!
ReplyDeleteBravo, Clare! You're in a good place and that's awesome. Stay there! Thanks for co-hosting.
ReplyDeletePleased you don't have any insecurities at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the 'sayings'.
Thank you for your comment on my blog.
Yay! I love that you're in that happy place where things are good. You have to revel in those moments and totally live them up. With cheese. Would you like a wedge?
ReplyDeleteLove all your quotes. Glad to read that you're in a good place in your writing career. I'm at Play off the Page. Go. Create. Inspire!
ReplyDeleteGOOD for you Clare!! I'm excited to hear what a good place you are in right now.That in itself is SO encouraging. God bless!!
ReplyDeleteHow cool to say you have no insecurities. My happiness for you is tinged green. Me, I have the next four drafted out, ready to go. I am not sure I'll ever run out!
ReplyDeleteThat's cool that you're in a good place with your writing. I joined IWSG far too long after I lost my support at home. When I started editing, by happy accident, I got more support for the time I spend online book blogging, but not for writing. Even though I formed a critique group for that, it's not the same. So count your blessings!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you have no insecurities this month! Good luck with your revisions :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you have no insecurities this month.We'll see what you have to say next month. Writing is such a rollercoaster ride! Thanks for co-hosting the IWSG today.
ReplyDeleteLoooooove those quotes! And I'm so glad you're in such a great place. Thanks for co-hosting this month!
ReplyDeleteHappy for you "no insecurities" wahoo. I hope I find that place one day in my writing. I loved the little saying you pinned. Thanks for co-hosting.
ReplyDeleteJuneta at Writer's Gambit
No use standing on the sidelines and watching things happen, especially when you're in a good space to make them happen. Lovely post of encouragement. Life is for the living, so take a big breath and just do it already :)
ReplyDeleteMJ, A to Z Challenge Co-Host
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Lots of Crochet Stitches
Glad to hear you are in a good space these days. Awesome. Loving those quotes, too :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you've found a balance and things are going well for you. :) Great job co-hosting today.
ReplyDeleteP.S. What did you think of the finale of The Walking Dead?!
Thanks for cohosting! I'm so happy you're in a good place with your writing!
ReplyDeleteRevision land is a good place. Happy belated IWSG day!
ReplyDeleteI used to love revising, but my current novel is busting me up! I thought I was done, sent it to five beta readers, have three comments back to read, and already I see the holes they have found. I'm grateful for them being found before I go to press, but it's a bit daunting to know I still have more to do...Thanks for co-hosting this month on IWSG!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that your writing is where you want it. Best of luck with your revisions. I'm on the last round of revising my current YA and hope to submit it soon, if my crit partners will stop finding places that need "fixing."
ReplyDeleteThanks for co hosting the hop this month.