tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post8185484659404169177..comments2024-03-18T16:37:30.718-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: 3 Easy Steps to Turn Your Writing Insecurities into StrengthsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34946589703215660902013-11-05T05:52:14.320-05:002013-11-05T05:52:14.320-05:00Hi Lynda,
I am a bit late here.
Thanks for sharing...Hi Lynda,<br />I am a bit late here.<br />Thanks for sharing these wonderful and thought provoking tips to your readers. <br />Yes, one should not deny the insecurities, everyone has this even the veterans sometimes face this, So face it boldly and come out from the zones. great one<br />and the seeking support from the like minded one which I think is the most important one but sadly many lag behind here thinking of their insecurity her too.<br />Best Regards.<br />PhilPhilip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-80811176427048722892013-10-21T01:39:50.701-04:002013-10-21T01:39:50.701-04:00Melanie, yes! write it down! It's too tempting...Melanie, yes! write it down! It's too tempting to opt for the 'easy' road, but it never turns out easy. Our insecurities make sure of it ;)<br /><br />Gina, Thanks<br /><br />Cathy, it's a good feeling, isn't it? :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-41461416939305181272013-10-18T12:12:22.003-04:002013-10-18T12:12:22.003-04:00I'm normal? Really? (Feeling chuffed.)I'm normal? Really? (Feeling chuffed.)Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56628923562170626552013-10-17T18:27:15.663-04:002013-10-17T18:27:15.663-04:00These are some great tips!
www.modernworld4.blogs...These are some great tips!<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35359943838426567352013-10-16T17:41:30.884-04:002013-10-16T17:41:30.884-04:00I like that- insecurities tell us that near enough...I like that- insecurities tell us that near enough isn't good enough. I'll have to write that one down somewhere. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16847260700324697982013-10-15T20:01:36.559-04:002013-10-15T20:01:36.559-04:00Kate, thanks
Julie, Knowing we're normal make...Kate, thanks<br /><br />Julie, Knowing we're normal makes a huge difference.<br /><br />Elsie, a much needed thing ;)<br /><br />Jen, you make a great point! Being able to comfort others is even more important than being comforted ourselves.<br /><br />Lee, and then the insecurities have all the power. Thanks.<br /><br />Michelle, great example!<br /><br />Cathrina, us writers are complex creatures. You either have to be another writer to understand us, or spend a lifetime studying us ;)<br /><br />Cherie, thanksLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64987476873182547022013-10-15T17:45:32.531-04:002013-10-15T17:45:32.531-04:00Such great tips, Lynda!Such great tips, Lynda!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34970326351335375042013-10-15T16:56:25.150-04:002013-10-15T16:56:25.150-04:00Lynda, as always your post is fantastic. I learn a...Lynda, as always your post is fantastic. I learn a great deal from you. The IWSG is remarkable. I love the support that family and friends cannot give. Mainly because they don't understand the trials and tribulations of being a writer. Also, the hard mental strain that's involved in being a writer or the weeping and hair pulling, and the leap of faith, and joy of accomplishments.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-82423230576312757692013-10-15T16:31:24.467-04:002013-10-15T16:31:24.467-04:00Great tips Lynda!
I like step 3 - adjust your appr...Great tips Lynda!<br />I like step 3 - adjust your approach - there are many ways of doing this...<br />For example, step out of your comfort zone and try a different genre/style or a different perspective... you'll learn something new AND minimize the power your insecurities hold over you!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-787884187155978052013-10-15T13:35:31.629-04:002013-10-15T13:35:31.629-04:00So true what you say here.
If we don't confro...So true what you say here.<br /><br />If we don't confront our insecurities head-on, we'll always be on the run or trying to hide from them.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10028521518277025152013-10-15T11:23:38.002-04:002013-10-15T11:23:38.002-04:00These are wonderful, Linda. Insecurity is a necess...These are wonderful, Linda. Insecurity is a necessary evil in many respects. As you mentioned, it keeps us humble and also makes us sensitive to the insecurities and struggles of other writers. We can't comfort others if we haven't dealt with the same insecurities.<br /><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24899472853388043092013-10-15T09:23:02.313-04:002013-10-15T09:23:02.313-04:00You're right, Lynda. Our insecurities help ke...You're right, Lynda. Our insecurities help keep us grounded.Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81862614592401119932013-10-15T08:35:35.175-04:002013-10-15T08:35:35.175-04:00Love how you turned a negative into a positive! Th...Love how you turned a negative into a positive! Thank goodness for groups like this, that remind us that we're normal. Thank you!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12259637777198094852013-10-15T03:05:18.512-04:002013-10-15T03:05:18.512-04:00Tyrean, so many benefits! Thanks.
Clarissa, it...Tyrean, so many benefits! Thanks.<br /><br />Clarissa, it's a work in progress! :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75377403924864751142013-10-14T21:38:15.068-04:002013-10-14T21:38:15.068-04:00These are great tips. What a great website this is...These are great tips. What a great website this is. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-4702760248453182752013-10-14T19:38:30.588-04:002013-10-14T19:38:30.588-04:00Great thoughts on insecurities - they do help us t...Great thoughts on insecurities - they do help us to reach out to others, stay working on our craft, and force us to be serious about editing - all of which are good. <br /><br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-49032135521696055312013-10-14T19:22:50.122-04:002013-10-14T19:22:50.122-04:00Susan, gotta love those focused moments :)
PK, de...Susan, gotta love those focused moments :)<br /><br />PK, definitely a tricky balance. Thanks<br /><br />Lee, have you checked under the bed? (sorry, couldn't resist). Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Sandy, that's so wonderful to hear! Confidence is a writer's best friend.<br /><br />Charlie, exactly right! Thanks.<br /><br />SP, yes, that belief from our support teams makes such a difference.<br /><br />Carol, thanks so much<br /><br />Christine, it's funny how us writers love extremes. We either think our work is awesome, or it's awful. And that's why we need others to set our heads straight. Thanks, Christine.<br /><br /><br /><br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85052743777431084342013-10-14T19:14:11.914-04:002013-10-14T19:14:11.914-04:00Luanne, exactly. The understanding of what it'...Luanne, exactly. The understanding of what it's like to be a writing is lost in translation for non-writers.<br /><br />Liza, yes, they definitely aren't always easy to handle, but they can offer us so much.<br /><br />Joylene, a non-writer's worst advice is 'get over it!' lol.<br /><br />Robin, yes, if we stay with feeling weak then they've defeated us. Thanks.<br /><br />Southpaw, thanks<br /><br />Pat, our loved ones will thank us too ;)<br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-6937438276287424272013-10-14T19:07:08.704-04:002013-10-14T19:07:08.704-04:00Yvonne, I think every writer should have that quot...Yvonne, I think every writer should have that quote plastered onto their wall in their writing room.<br /><br />Alex, such is the Christian life too.<br /><br />Mike, Sounds like you learnt good things from your dad. That eye for detail will take you a long way.<br /><br />Joy, and we all want to be better writers! Thanks, Joy.<br /><br />David, yes! Writing is so therapeutic! It keeps the people around me sane ;)<br /><br />Diane, it's such a shame though ;)<br /><br />Julie, it will take some practise, but well worth it.<br /><br />Suze, thanks so much. It took me a while to sort out my thoughts on the subject.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86383723139689359572013-10-14T18:51:21.851-04:002013-10-14T18:51:21.851-04:00Fantastic post, Lynda! The IWSG has helped me trem...Fantastic post, Lynda! The IWSG has helped me tremendously. I also have another online group that has wonderfully supportive writers. I know my stuff is never good enough. That drives me forward, and it's my great groups that let me know I do write well so my insecurities don't drag me down.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19656490696569428682013-10-14T18:36:56.494-04:002013-10-14T18:36:56.494-04:00I like how you brought out that insecurities can b...I like how you brought out that insecurities can be a GOOD thing, and to embrace them, Lyn. Excellent!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58935042902361161672013-10-14T16:35:35.303-04:002013-10-14T16:35:35.303-04:00Love the tips. Writer friends help keep the insec...Love the tips. Writer friends help keep the insecurities at bay. They're truthful when things need to be fixed but they also believe in me. And when they believe I can make it work it's so much easier to believe in myself.<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68245263215006324412013-10-14T15:24:09.665-04:002013-10-14T15:24:09.665-04:00Great advice!
For me, insecurities push me to stu...Great advice!<br /><br />For me, insecurities push me to study in those areas. I used to be insecure about my prose, so I studied up and practiced until I got confident with it. Insecurities can be power!Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74767025230259888882013-10-14T15:11:08.193-04:002013-10-14T15:11:08.193-04:00Great supportive tips, and I am loving this site. ...Great supportive tips, and I am loving this site. I am finding it so very helpful, in not just blogging about it, but absorbing and going about my short story with much confidence...well, pretty much so anyway! Thanks so much, Sandy Sanderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618412429219652004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-14445697836737375072013-10-14T13:52:57.138-04:002013-10-14T13:52:57.138-04:00Ego? I lost that last year. :-) But yes to all tha...Ego? I lost that last year. :-) But yes to all that you've written here. Absolutely spot on.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.com