I’m a member of the Insecure Writers Support Group (click for the list of participants).
The purpose of the group is 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!
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.
*If you sign up and miss one first Wednesday, that’s all right! Those who sign up just to advertise or miss two postings in a row will be removed so as not to waste group member’s time.
So, I started in April 2012 and it’s been brilliant!!!!! 🙂
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This is great. I journal often, I am realizing that one day I would like to publish my 50-200poems(been writing on and off since Feb, 1992 when I retired from the Federal Government. Need tips as to how to even start to publish articles, short stories(have many of them), songs and eventually plays. Thanks, LaVida
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I found a list of what judges look for in a short story. If you would like a copy email me. Clarikebowmanjahn (at ) yahoo (dot) com. It will give you a place to start revising them.
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Now that is definitely something you should put on your blog hon 🙂
Xx
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I’m so sorry hon, I didn’t notice your comment 😦
Thanks for stopping by and good luck with that 🙂
Xx
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I’ve only just seen this – what a wonderful idea. I’ll definitely be joining, I have too many insecure days with my writing.
I wanted to ask you something – I love your blog. You are so entertaining, you have a great following and your blogs are so uplifting. Do you think you could give me some tips/advice on how to amp up my blog? Im struggling a little bit, I’m not sure what to do. I’m not getting as many hits as I used to and I really don’t want to just abandon what I’ve done so far. If you want to communicate via email that’s cool, my email address is ***** Reason I’m pesturing you is because we are in similar (sort of) situations – we have kids while at the same time trying to dedicate our lives to writing as well. If you don’t have time to entertain my insecurities, thats totally fine, I understand – we lead busy lives 😉 If you do, well that’ll be awesome! 🙂 xx
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It is a great idea, permission to moan and whine once a month lol
Awwww, thanks hon 🙂
I’ll e mail you xx
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This sounds like a wonderful idea. I’ve gone from severely insecure to very insecure and a place to whine, moan and share/read what others experience might be another tool to help me on the path of getting to that secure stage. 🙂 (But I cannot join until I meet other promises first.)
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Hi Amber 🙂
I’ll be doing this months Insecure post later today 🙂
It really is a great idea and I know that one day a month I can rant and get support 🙂
Hope you decide to join us xx
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I wish your support group did house calls… (I know, I know. I’m “across the pond.”
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Ha ha ha, wouldn’t THAT be good 🙂
Xx
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It would be great and I wouldn’t have to drown myself in cookie dough when I’m feeling particularly insecure.
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