Hello Everyone,
It is IWSG Time!
IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh.
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!
This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others.
So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us:
The Insecure Writer's Support Group
The awesome co-hosts for the October 7 posting of the IWSG are Jemima Pett, Beth Camp,Beverly Stowe McClure, and Gwen Gardner!
Submission: The Writer Magazine – Non-Fiction Challenge – Rejected. However, I received a great critique that took away the sting of rejection. The editors gave me a dynamite critique with some great encouragement. Their biggest problem was they thought the piece was too short.
Fiction - A Time To Love – Submitted September 18, 2020
A Writer At Work
I am a writer.
As a working writer, I have a set schedule.
My routine starts with a set time to get up mornings. I go through my daily routine consisting of taking a shower, meditating in my Bible, breakfast, reading two newspapers on my iPad Pro, and simply sitting in my living room or my patio and thinking, letting my mind run free. Without this daily routine, I would lose me. I do it regardless of whether I write or not. It is a 365-day or 366-day thing for me.
I never answer the phone before Noon. If there is an emergency, the people who know me send a text message, and I call them back.
I am usually in my office from 11:30 to 17:00. Then, I take a three-hour break After my break I read or review a book I need to do for an author, play my piano, or knit or attend a meeting in Zoom.
Now that I'm close to having a book published, I must make time for marketing. I've heard some good stories about marketing and some horror stories. But I'm excited about the marketing process and look forward to learning and implementing it.
Did I expect all this work to come upon me as a writer? Absolutely! That I can shout out. I never thought it would be easy for me. Deep within me, at a very young age, I knew I wanted to write no matter what and would be willing to pay the price.
Shalom aleichem,
