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.
The awesome co-hosts for the January 7 posting of the IWSG are Shannon Lawrence, Olga Godim, Jean Davis, and Jacqui Murray!
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!
January 7 question - Is there anything in your writing plans for 2026 that you are going to do that you couldn’t get done in 2025?
Yep! I’ll see a new book published by Evernight Teen. I had hoped it would be released in 2025, but the publisher was busy, so I had to be patient. That’s okay. It’s something to look forward to this year.
Outside of that, I’ll just keep posting a short story on each Wednesday on Substack unless, of course, I can’t come up with something. Then I’ll punt!
Be sure to visit our co-hosts and other members to see what they have planned for this year!
Happy 2026!
11 comments:
Another new book - that's great!
Congrats on having another book published!
Woot! Woot! On another book going to be published.
Thanks. It's always different, and always exciting.
It's fun to write and share stories. And I get to meet wonderful people like you.
Thank you, Leigh.
Way to go, Lee! You amaze me!
Hi Lee - well done on the new book - that's great. And I must start reading your Substack shorts that come through to my email ... that I can do in 2026. Perhaps you shouldn't succeed with your shorts ... then I'll see you in Cambridge as you punt along the river?! Different connotation I suspect - cheers and all the best for 2026 - Hilary
You're rolling with the books! Congrats on the next one coming!
Clee: wow, a new book in the near future. Awesome. Hmm, thanks for the Substack reference - I love random short story sites. Good luck in all your writing adventures this year.
Clee: wow, a new book in the near future. Awesome. Hmm, thanks for the Substack reference - I love random short story sites. Good luck in all your writing adventures this year.
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