tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post8329741706913953836..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: M - How to Revive your MotivationAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58963108466645003252015-04-19T19:43:38.203-04:002015-04-19T19:43:38.203-04:00Claudine, I've never seen the West Wing. I mig...Claudine, I've never seen the West Wing. I might have to go find it to check it out.<br /><br />Shah, It's all so much easier than it ever was before.<br /><br />Brandy, it is hard when you're on your own.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69187780146355061772015-04-18T12:56:31.291-04:002015-04-18T12:56:31.291-04:00Motivation is much more difficult to come by for m...Motivation is much more difficult to come by for me as I'm doing academic work on my thesis. There is no team, only me, but I do try my best to push myself to just get going on it!<br /><a href="http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Brandy from Brandy's Bustlings</a>~Brandy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11315120700855490723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81684936788846286102015-04-17T04:55:08.788-04:002015-04-17T04:55:08.788-04:00Without my online writing community my writing wou...Without my online writing community my writing would still be hiding in the dark. We're so lucky to live in a time when help and resources are a few clicks away. Resources like this post! :)<br /><br />shahwharton.comShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-77289605325464319022015-04-16T23:59:53.759-04:002015-04-16T23:59:53.759-04:00Fellow writers and bloggers, for sure. Plus I go t...Fellow writers and bloggers, for sure. Plus I go to a favourite book, or re-watch The West Wing for motivation.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91293929808179503502015-04-16T19:48:14.539-04:002015-04-16T19:48:14.539-04:00Sia, Even though you don't have a lot of time ...Sia, Even though you don't have a lot of time to write, it's good that you are taking advantage of the time you do have.<br /><br />Shell, Having that local group as well as the online groups is brilliant.<br /><br />Jess, reading is a great source of inspiration. <br /><br />Nick, that's why when I critique I look for the positives as well. A word of honest encouragement goes a long way.<br /><br />Medeia, you are an inspiration!<br /><br />Spacerguy, and the stars is where we love to be :)<br /><br />Li, ah yes, that blank sheet of paper..we all know it well! ;)<br /><br />Nadine, I've met a few as well and it really is wonderful. I'd love to meet more!<br /><br />Tamara, I hope you do find a critique group soon.<br /><br />Lisa, it's that whole mix of supportive people that keeps us going<br /><br />Ken, that might be worth a suggestion!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88216176236395860872015-04-16T16:35:22.365-04:002015-04-16T16:35:22.365-04:00Every time I come home from my writer's group,...Every time I come home from my writer's group, I'm always supercharged for writing. Maybe we need to meet one a week instead of once a month. :)Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91865871705114261012015-04-16T11:05:25.502-04:002015-04-16T11:05:25.502-04:00My husband and my mother are my two main supporter...My husband and my mother are my two main supporters, but when it comes to being able to really talk about writing and getting help there, I have the IWSG, I have an online group of friends willing to bend an ear for me, and, I have the Florida Writer's Association annual conference that always recharges my batteries... Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58493229598832365342015-04-16T10:49:17.163-04:002015-04-16T10:49:17.163-04:00I used to have a local writing critique group, but...I used to have a local writing critique group, but people moved away and it moved to an online critique group. That was great for a couple of months, but no one has been active lately, so I probably need to look elsewhere.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86604718989072213402015-04-16T09:26:03.265-04:002015-04-16T09:26:03.265-04:00Most of my support is online. I don't know wha...Most of my support is online. I don't know what I would do without my online writer friends, and I'm thrilled when I get to meet them in person! I met one in Wales last fall, and that was SO cool.Nadine_Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742177071130596367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81463926937719656642015-04-16T08:05:55.431-04:002015-04-16T08:05:55.431-04:00Friends. And Twitter! No matter what time of day o...Friends. And Twitter! No matter what time of day or night, you can always hit up Twitter and find a fellow writer, somewhere in the world, who is awake and staring at the proverbial blank sheet of paper.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33792068531363825442015-04-16T03:27:52.740-04:002015-04-16T03:27:52.740-04:00We're all cheer leading each other to shoot fo...We're all cheer leading each other to shoot for the stars.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68451242606561654632015-04-16T02:03:29.880-04:002015-04-16T02:03:29.880-04:00I have all of these support systems. I'm motiv...I have all of these support systems. I'm motivated most, if not all, the time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-20213493567864328352015-04-15T23:55:54.544-04:002015-04-15T23:55:54.544-04:00Absolutely! Even just a heartfelt or constructive ...Absolutely! Even just a heartfelt or constructive comment can lift my spirits when I'm down in the dumps.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89732993212502425312015-04-15T22:51:34.816-04:002015-04-15T22:51:34.816-04:00Some of my favorite motivations are listed on your...Some of my favorite motivations are listed on your post! I also feel motivated after reading a book I really love or rereading my notes about my characters/story. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-65638030013014743952015-04-15T22:27:35.417-04:002015-04-15T22:27:35.417-04:00Yep, my writing group is my real rock. I am lucky ...Yep, my writing group is my real rock. I am lucky enough to have an actual local group where I meet face to face with some pretty amazing writers. Also, the IWSG community online is awesome. Goodreads has some really supportive groups, as well.Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10004687044450555342015-04-15T21:59:17.788-04:002015-04-15T21:59:17.788-04:00I have a good support group with both encouragemen...I have a good support group with both encouragement and crits. I've been getting back to my writing in bits and pieces. The good thing is I'm writing the bad thing is work hours to take care of some medical expenses eat into that time drastically and that's discouraging.<br />Good article. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://siamckye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye Over Coffee</a> ~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76460484958412884422015-04-15T20:06:23.227-04:002015-04-15T20:06:23.227-04:00Wendy, I know, right? The internet has changed eve...Wendy, I know, right? The internet has changed everything.<br /><br />Christine, the online community is truly wonderful.<br /><br />Joy, and we must prevent hair loss!<br /><br />Donna, critique groups are invaluable.<br /><br />Maria, thanks<br /><br />Linda, another great source for motivation.<br /><br />Alex, I believe it!! :)<br /><br />Rachna, hugs. I'm glad the timing was spot on for you. I hope your motivation gets a lift.<br /><br />Peaches, it is encouraging, isn't it.<br /><br />Susan, it's good to have that kind of support.<br /><br />Pat, breaks are also good :)<br /><br />Trudy, it's funny how that happens. Simply writing often breaks through many walls.<br /><br />Michelle, I agree. Those prompts help us focus.<br /><br />Timothy, music is powerful. I do the same.<br /><br />Patricia, the IWSG has been an amazing support for me too.<br /><br />Joylene, those cheers keep us going :)<br /> Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-60541919418522044882015-04-15T16:41:20.445-04:002015-04-15T16:41:20.445-04:00All those people for sure, plus the great cheering...All those people for sure, plus the great cheering section at IWSG. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25008870013923270452015-04-15T14:56:27.346-04:002015-04-15T14:56:27.346-04:00I always look to IWSG for support. Twitter can be ...I always look to IWSG for support. Twitter can be hit or miss. It depends who is online and if they see my tweets.<br /><br />~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~<br />Member of C. Lee's Muffin Commando Squad<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, Indie Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-11346697737697566232015-04-15T14:25:51.937-04:002015-04-15T14:25:51.937-04:00Music.
If I find my writing motivation lagging I ...Music.<br /><br />If I find my writing motivation lagging I put in some music appropriate to the project. Soon I am bouncing in my chair and typing away!<br /><br />--<br />Tim Brannan, The Other Side Blog<br />2015 A to Z of Vampires<br /><a href="http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/" rel="nofollow">http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/</a><br />Timothy S. Brannanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923526503305233715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-4021127771606368722015-04-15T13:59:01.704-04:002015-04-15T13:59:01.704-04:00Online writerly friends are the best!
For me, phot...Online writerly friends are the best!<br />For me, photo & word prompts ALWAYS get my creative juices flowing! Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78378005486782220582015-04-15T13:24:50.589-04:002015-04-15T13:24:50.589-04:00Sometimes I find myself waiting for motivation to ...Sometimes I find myself waiting for motivation to get me started, then I remember that starting...the action of writing, no matter what...usually brings the motivation to me.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71599919281456538952015-04-15T12:33:30.246-04:002015-04-15T12:33:30.246-04:00Blogging world motivates me many a day. Then somet...Blogging world motivates me many a day. Then sometimes I just take a break and come back ready to go.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26777332194196279162015-04-15T12:03:06.829-04:002015-04-15T12:03:06.829-04:00My family is supportive as are my local writing gr...My family is supportive as are my local writing groups and many of my online friends.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81459486726211856632015-04-15T11:17:22.017-04:002015-04-15T11:17:22.017-04:00Blogging motivates me, especially when I read othe...Blogging motivates me, especially when I read other writers' blog and see all the work they are doing.<br /><br />"t takes a team to write and publish a book, even for self-publishers." so true. Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.com