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 - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your post.
And please be sure your avatar links back to your blog! Otherwise, when you leave a comment, people can't find you to comment back.
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
The awesome co-hosts for the November 5th posting of the IWSG are Jennifer Lane, Jenni Enzor, Renee Scattergood, Rebecca Douglass, Lynn Bradshaw, and Melissa Maygrove!
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
Remember, the question is optional!
November 5th question - When you began writing, what did you imagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has this experience presented you with some surprises along the way?
Are you surprised that you are being asked this question? Are you surprised with your response? I bet it is so surprising. Did I lose that bet? Good thing I didn't put any money down.
Am I surprised? No. Always been the sane kinda crazy sort, so becoming a rhyming cat wasn't all that surprising. Did I really imagine anything? Not so much. Just went along for the ride. I never figured I'd be a millionaire off it. Heck, even a thousandaire. Let's pretend thousandaire is a word, even if google tries to tell us otherwise.
Think up any surprises yet? Have you had any along the way? Are you a sane kinda crazy too? Fun, isn't it?

With all of the books you have published, it's obviously been a great ride!
ReplyDeleteI didn't imagine anything until I was in my 50's. Better late than never, as they say,
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